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Ferrous gluconate

Prenatal and Postnatal prescriptive Folic Acid.

Checked against the official label · Updated

MEDICAMENTO SUJEITO A RECEITA MÉDICA Oral

Ferrous gluconate: quick answers

What it is
A vitamin (Vitamin C)
Used for
Prenatal and Postnatal prescriptive Folic Acid.
Usual adult dose
Adult dose is 1 tablet once or twice daily or as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
Prescription
Prescription medicine in the United States; rules differ by country.

From the official label (Aug 2025). Your prescription and pharmacist come first.

How to use Ferrous gluconate

O que diz a bula oficial. Se um médico receitou, siga a receita. Se a bula da sua caixa for diferente, vale a da sua caixa.

Para quem é

Prenatal and Postnatal prescriptive Folic Acid

Como tomar e com que frequência

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.

Se esquecer uma dose

Tome assim que lembrar, a menos que esteja quase na hora da próxima dose. Nesse caso, pule a dose esquecida. Nunca tome duas doses de uma vez para compensar. Confira a bula, pois alguns medicamentos são diferentes.

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.

How much Ferrous gluconate costs

In other countries

Prices in other countries are not what you will pay where you live; they show how prices compare.

Marcas pelo mundo

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

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

Type the registration number on the pack, or scan it with your camera.

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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.…

Is Ferrous gluconate an antibiotic?

No. Ferrous gluconate is a vitamin (official class: Vitamin C), not an antibiotic. Antibiotics treat bacterial infections only.

Is Ferrous gluconate a painkiller?

No. Ferrous gluconate is a vitamin (official class: Vitamin C), not a painkiller.

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 should I store Ferrous gluconate?

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

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.

Sources

This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.