Ferrous sulfate + Folic acid
Also sold as: Fefol, Ferrograd Folic
No prescription neededVitamins and minerals
Comes as:TabletCapsule
Usual adult dose
Usual dose in pregnancy: one tablet (about 60 mg iron with 400 micrograms folic acid) once a day throughout pregnancy and for 3 months after birth, or as advised by your doctor or midwife.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Side effects
Common
- nausea
- stomach pain
- constipation
- black stools
Serious — get help
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
- severe allergic reaction
- vomiting blood
- a child swallowing many tablets (emergency)
Do not take it, or take care, if
- Anaemia not caused by lack of iron (for example thalassaemia), unless a doctor advises
- Iron overload or repeated blood transfusions
- Keep out of reach of children — iron overdose is dangerous
Interactions
Medicines that can react with this one.
Moderate3 medicinesTake together only with care. Ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Ciprofloxacin
Iron reduces absorption of ciprofloxacin; take the antibiotic 2 hours before or 6 hours after iron.
- Doxycycline