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Ferrous Gluconate Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 1, 2023.

Applies to the following strengths: 240 mg; 320 mg; 86 mg; 325 mg; 225 mg; 300 mg; 324 mg; 256 mg; 300 mg/5 mL

Usual Adult Dose for Iron Deficiency Anemia

Initial dose: 960 mg/day ferrous gluconate (120 mg/day elemental iron) for 3 months

Usual Adult Dose for Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation

Initial dose: 1 tablet orally three to four times a day

or

Initial dose: 48 to 144 mg/day ferrous gluconate (6 to 18 mg/day elemental iron) orally, in divided doses (1 to 3 times daily)

51 and over: 40 to 64 mg/day ferrous gluconate (5 to 8 mg/day elemental) orally, in divided doses (1 to 3 times daily)

Usual Adult Dose for Anemia Associated with Chronic Renal Failure

Initial dose: 1600 mg/day ferrous gluconate (200 mg/day elemental iron) orally in divided doses (1 to 3 times daily)

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Usual Pediatric Dose for Iron Deficiency Anemia

0 to 5 years: 24 to 48 mg/kg/day ferrous gluconate (3 to 6 mg/kg/day elemental iron)
5 to 12 years: 480 mg ferrous gluconate (60 mg/day elemental)
12 to 18 years male: 480 mg ferrous gluconate (60 mg elemental) orally daily
12 to 18 years female: 480 to 960 mg/day ferrous gluconate (60 to 120 mg/day elemental)

Usual Pediatric Dose for Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation

Preterm infant (less than 37 weeks gestation), 0 to 12 months: 16 mg/kg/day ferrous gluconate (2 mg/kg/day elemental iron)
0 to 6 months: 1.6 to 2.16 mg/day ferrous gluconate (0.2 to 0.27 mg/day elemental)
7 to 12 months: 56 to 88 mg/day ferrous gluconate (7 to 11 mg/day elemental)
1 to 3 years: 32 to 72 mg/day ferrous gluconate (4 to 9 mg/day elemental)
4 to 8 years: 32 to 80 mg/day ferrous gluconate (4 to 10 mg/day elemental)
9 to 13 years: 48 to 64 mg/day ferrous gluconate (6 to 8 mg/day elemental)
14 to 18 years: 64 to 120 mg/day ferrous gluconate (8 to 15 mg/day elemental)

Renal Dose Adjustments

No adjustments recommended

Liver Dose Adjustments

No adjustments recommended

Dose Adjustments

Vitamin supplementation/Prevention of anemia:
14 to 18 years: Pregnancy: 184 to 216 mg/day ferrous gluconate (23 to 27 mg/day elemental iron)
14 to 18 years: Lactation: 56 to 80 mg/day ferrous gluconate (7 to 10 mg/day elemental)
19 to 50 years: Pregnancy: 176 to 216 mg/day ferrous gluconate (22 to 27 mg/day elemental)
19 to 50 years: Lactation: 52 to 72 mg/day ferrous gluconate (6.5 to 9 mg/day elemental)
Maximum dose: 360 mg ferrous gluconate (45 mg/day elemental)

Treatment of anemia:
Pregnancy: 480 to 960 mg ferrous gluconate (60 to 120 mg/day elemental)

Precautions

US BOXED WARNING(S):


Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Iron supplementation is routinely provided to peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis patients for prevention or treatment of anemia associated with chronic renal failure.

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