Prophylaxis of iron deficiency

Active Ingredient: Ferrous gluconate

Indication for Ferrous gluconate

Population group: only children (1 year - 12 years old)
Therapeutic intent: Preventive action

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

300-600 mg in 1-2 divided doses daily

Route of admnistration

Oral

Defined daily dose

300 - 600 mg

Dosage regimen

From 150 To 300 mg 2 time(s) per day every day

Dosage considerations

Ferrous gluconate is best taken about one hour before meals.

Active ingredient

Ferrous gluconate

Iron is an essential constituent of the body, being necessary for haemoglobin formation and for the oxidative processes of living tissues. More than 80% of the iron present in the body is involved in the support of red blood cell production. Ferrous gluconate is indicated for the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency states.

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