What each one is for, how to take it, side effects and warnings, side by side from the official labels.
| Ascorbic Acid | Ferrous Fumarate | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A vitamin | A vitamin |
| Used for | Ascorbic acid injection is indicated for the short term (up to 1 week) treatment of scurvy in adult and pediatric patients, age 5 months and older, for whom oral administration is not possible, insufficient or contraindicated. Limitations of Use Ascorbic acid… | 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. |
| Usual adult dose | Adults and pediatric patients age 11 years and older 200 mg once daily Specific Populations Pregnant women, lactating women, patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency Should not exceed the U.S. | Adults (persons over 12 years of age), One capsule daily, between meals, or as prescribed by a physician. |
| Children | Maximum recommended duration is one week Population Recommended Doses Pediatric patients age 5 months to less than 12 months 50 mg once daily Pediatric patients age 1 year to less than 11 years 100 mg once daily. | Children under the age of 12. |
| Prescription (U.S.) | Yes | Yes |
| Common side effects | The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: • Oxalate nephropathy and Nephrolithiasis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. • Hemolysis in patients with glucose-6-phosphate d… | 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… |
| Pregnancy | 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on use of ascorbic acid injection in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk of adverse developmental outcomes; however, use of ascorbic… | 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… |
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 togetherAscorbic Acid is a vitamin and Ferrous Fumarate is a vitamin. Ascorbic Acid is used for: Ascorbic acid injection is indicated for the short term (up to 1 week) treatment of scurvy in adult and pediatric patients, age 5 months and older, for whom oral administration is not possible, insufficient or contraindicated. Limitations of Use Ascorbic acid… 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.
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.