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Side Effects of Ferrous Sulfate

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Ferrous sulfate as follows: General allergic reactions Ferrous sulfate use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with Ferrous sulfate, such as, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing, and increased shortness of breath. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, [...]

How to take Ferrous Sulfate

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Ferrous sulfate as follows: Elemental iron is the total amount of iron available in the supplement for absorption by the body. Different forms of iron supplements have varying percentages of elemental iron. Ferrous sulfate is a form of iron supplementation that has about 20% of elemental iron. It means a 325 mg of the ferrous sulfate supplement tablet has about 65 mg of iron that can be absorbed by the body. Take [...]

Functions of Iron in the Body

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon functions of iron in the body as follows: Iron is an essential element found in the blood, playing a significant role in various body functions. Being a constituent of hemoglobin, a protein found in the red blood cells, iron helps with formation of red blood cells and their function of carrying oxygen to various body tissues. Iron is present in myoglobin, a protein found in the muscle tissue. Myoglobin plays a [...]

Therapeutic Indications for Iron Supplementation-2

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic indications for iron supplementation as follows: Nutritional support Nutritional demand for iron and blood volume increase significantly in pregnant women, to support the pregnancy. Often women find it difficult to cover for this increased demand and present with symptoms of iron deficiency, which can complicate the pregnancy. Iron supplementation in such individuals can contribute towards the additional demand and avoid complications during pregnancy. Blood loss Women in the menstruating age-group [...]

Therapeutic Indications for Iron Supplementation-1

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic indications for iron supplementation as follows: Iron deficiency anemia Hemoglobin is an iron containing compound found in the red blood cells. This iron helps with formation of red blood cells and their function of carrying oxygen to various body tissues. Individuals with low iron levels present with deficient synthesis of red blood cells and compromised oxygen transport. Iron is offered as a supplement in individuals with iron deficiency to promote [...]