Chemical formula: C₁₂H₂₄FeO₁₄ Molecular mass: 446.139 g/mol PubChem compound: 9291
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.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| B03AA03 | Ferrous gluconate | B Blood and blood forming organs → B03 Antianemic preparations → B03A Iron preparations → B03AA Iron bivalent, oral preparations |
| B03AD05 | Ferrous gluconate and folic acid | B Blood and blood forming organs → B03 Antianemic preparations → B03A Iron preparations → B03AD Iron in combination with folic acid |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FERROUS GLUCONATE Coated tablet | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Ferrous gluconate is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)
Austria (AT)
Canada (CA)
Croatia (HR)
Estonia (EE)
Finland (FI)
Germany (DE)
Hong Kong (HK)
Israel (IL)
Italy (IT)
Lithuania (LT)
Netherlands (NL)
Nigeria (NG)
Poland (PL)
Romania (RO)
Spain (ES)
Turkey (TR)
United Kingdom (UK)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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