Comparing Ferrous Sulfate vs Slow Fe
Ferrous sulfate | Slow Fe (ferrous sulfate) |
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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 Due to Chronic Kidney Disease, Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency, Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation. Slow Fe may... View more |
Related suggestions Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation
Anemia Due to Chronic Kidney Disease
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
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. |
Slow Fe has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 12 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 42% 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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View all Slow Fe side effects |
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Generic Availability | ||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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Dosage Forms | ||
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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 sulfate brands include: Chem-Sol, Fe 50, Fe Caps, Feosol Original, Fer-In-Sol, Feratab, Fero-Gradumet Filmtab, Ferro-Time, Ferrospace, Ferrousal, Iron Sulfate, Slow Release Iron View more | |
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 | ||
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 | ||
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||
A total of 88 drugs are known to interact with Ferrous sulfate:
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A total of 88 drugs are known to interact with Slow Fe:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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Disease Interactions | ||
First Approval Date | ||
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WADA Class View classifications | ||
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More Information | ||
Patient Resources | ||
Professional Resources | ||
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Related Treatment Guide | ||
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