Is it safe to take Ferrous Sulfate if you are allergic to medications with sulphur/sulfa in them?
Question posted by scoop693 on 3 Sep 2009
Last updated on 13 September 2009 by suzanne66
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suzanne66
13 Sep 2009
What type of sulfa allergy do you have?
. Sulfonamide allergy
· Sulfite allergy
· Sulfate allergy
See phworld.com/pharmacist/viewlink-25474.html for more detail.
You are fine to take Ferrous Sulphate unless you have a sulphate allergy (which is extremely rare).
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- Ferrous Sulfate uses and safety info
- Ferrous Sulfate prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Ferrous Sulfate (detailed)
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