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What is the difference between Ferrous gluconate and Ferrous sulfate used before blood donations?

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22 Aug 2009 by jte
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ferrous gluconate, ferrous sulfate
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suzanne66

28 Aug 2009

Ferrous sulfate and Ferrous gluconate are different "salts" of Iron. Iron salts are given in iron deficiency states. There are very little differences between the iron salts.

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