Ferrous Sulfate

( Feosol )

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Mar 21, 2023

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Ferrous sulfate

Common Brands:

Feosol Fer-in-Sol, Slow-Fe, PureFe Plus, Hemocyte

Availability:

Over-the-counter

Therapeutic Class:

Iron supplement

Forms:

Tablet, delayed release (film coated) iron tablet, extended release tablet, oral solution, liquid drops

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

Iron deficiency anemia

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Ferrous Sulfate (FEOSOL) Drug Class

Ferrous sulfate (fer-us suhl-fate) is an iron supplement.

Ferrous Sulfate (FEOSOL) Age Range

Ferrous sulfate is approved for use in adults and children.