What each one is for, how to take it, side effects and warnings, side by side from the official labels.
| Ferrous Fumarate | Ferrous Gluconate | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A vitamin | A vitamin |
| Used for | INDICATIONS: Integra FTM is indicated for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia, and folate deficiency anemia. Integra FTM is indicated in pregnancy for the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency and to supply a maintenance dosage of folic acid. | Prenatal and Postnatal prescriptive Folic Acid |
| Usual adult dose | Adults (persons over 12 years of age), One capsule daily, between meals, or as prescribed by a physician. | Adult dose is 1 tablet once or twice daily or as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. |
| Children | Children under the age of 12. | Not on the label |
| Prescription (U.S.) | Yes | Yes |
| Common side effects | Folic Acid: Allergic sensitizations have been reported following both oral and parenteral administration of folic acid. Ferrous Fumarate: Gastrointestinal disturbances (anorexia, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn and vomit… | Not on the label |
| Pregnancy | PREGNANCY: Before Integra FTM is prescribed for megaloblastic anemia in pregnancy, appropriate diagnostic exclusion of Addisonian pernicious anemia, (due to faulty or blocked absorption of vitamin B12… | Not on the label |
From the official U.S. labels. Brands and strengths differ between countries.
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
Check them togetherFerrous Fumarate is a vitamin and Ferrous Gluconate is a vitamin. Ferrous Fumarate is used for: INDICATIONS: Integra FTM is indicated for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia, and folate deficiency anemia. Integra FTM is indicated in pregnancy for the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency and to supply a maintenance dosage of folic acid. Ferrous Gluconate is used for: Prenatal and Postnatal prescriptive Folic Acid
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
It depends on what you are treating, your health and other medicines. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you which one suits you; this page shows what each official label says.