Comparing Ferrous Sulfate vs Hemocyte-F
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Prescription and OTC
Ferrous sulfate is an iron supplement that may be used to prevent or treat iron-deficiency anemia. Gastrointestinal side effects are common. Prescribed for Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anemia Due to... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anemia Associated with Iron Deficiency. Hemocyte-F may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Iron Deficiency Anemia
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| More about Ferrous sulfate | More about (ferrous fumarate/folic acid) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Ferrous sulfate has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 48 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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| Generic Availability | ||
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Lower cost generic |
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| Brand Names | ||
| Chem-Sol, Fe 50, Fe Caps, Feosol Original, Fer-In-Sol, Feratab, Fero-Gradumet Filmtab, Ferro-Time, Ferrospace, Ferrousal, Iron Sulfate, Slow Fe, Slow Release Iron View more | Other ferrous fumarate/folic acid brands include: Ed Cyte F, Equi-Cyte F, Hematinic with Folic Acid | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 88 drugs are known to interact with Ferrous sulfate:
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A total of 121 drugs are known to interact with Hemocyte-F:
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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