Ferrous gluconate: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Brands

How to use Ferrous gluconate

Lo que dice el prospecto oficial. Si te lo recetó un médico, sigue la receta. Si el prospecto de tu caja es distinto, manda el de tu caja.

Para quién es

Prenatal and Postnatal prescriptive Folic Acid

Cómo tomarlo y con qué frecuencia

Usual adult dose is 1 tablet once or twice daily or as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.

Warnings

WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under age 6. Keep this product out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately.

How to store it

Storage KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATION OUR OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Si olvidas una dosis

Tómala en cuanto te acuerdes, salvo que falte poco para la siguiente. En ese caso, sáltate la olvidada. Nunca tomes dos dosis a la vez para compensar. Revisa tu prospecto, porque algunos medicamentos son distintos.

Recuérdame tomarlo Prospecto oficial completo

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2025-08-12.

Marcas en todo el mundo

Products with Ferrous gluconate as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.

Fergon Ferate Embriva

Registered products

United States (FDA)

Ferrous GluconateFERROUS GLUCONATE 1 g/g · Powder · Spectrum Laboratory Products, Inc.

NDC 49452-3120Label

EmbrivaPYRIDOXAL PHOSPHATE ANHYDROUS 2.5 mg/1, POTASSIUM IODIDE .15 mg/1, ASCORBIC ACID 125 mg/1 · Tablet · Oncora Pharma, LLC

NDC 85477-322Label

GestyraASCORBIC ACID 125 mg/1, CHOLECALCIFEROL 12.5 ug/1, THIAMINE 1.4 mg/1 · Tablet · Oncora Pharma LLC

NDC 85477-922Label

Ferrous GluconateFERROUS GLUCONATE 1 kg/kg · Powder · Jost Chemical Co.

NDC 55570-240Label

Nigeria (NAFDAC)

NAFDACDetonic Syrup 04-3734

Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.

Check your pack of Ferrous gluconate

Te quedan 3 verificaciones gratis hoy Fuentes oficiales: FDA de EE. UU. · EMA (UE) · NAFDAC · alertas de la OMS

Questions about Ferrous gluconate

What is Ferrous gluconate used for?

Prenatal and Postnatal prescriptive Folic Acid (From the official U.S. FDA label.)

How do I take Ferrous gluconate?

Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: Usual adult dose is 1 tablet once or twice daily or as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.…

Do I need a prescription for Ferrous gluconate?

Usually yes. Ferrous gluconate is a prescription medicine in most countries. Rules differ by country.

What brands contain Ferrous gluconate?

Ferrous gluconate is sold under names such as Fergon, Ferate, Embriva. Brand names differ between countries.

How can I check that my Ferrous gluconate is genuine?

Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.