What is ferrous gluconate 240 mg used for?

Ferrous gluconate is used to treat or prevent iron deficiency anemia (a lack of red blood cells caused by having too little iron in the body).

When is the best time to take ferrous gluconate?

Take ferrous gluconate on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Ferrous gluconate may be taken with food if it upsets your stomach. Take this medicine with a full glass of water or juice.

Is ferrous gluconate hard on the stomach?

Iron is best absorbed on an empty stomach. Yet, iron supplements can cause stomach cramps, nausea, and diarrhea in some people. You may need to take iron with a small amount of food to avoid this problem. Milk, calcium and antacids should NOT be taken at the same time as iron supplements.

How long does ferrous gluconate take to work in adults?

You will need important blood work while you are taking this medicine. It may take 3 to 6 months of therapy to treat low iron levels.

What is the generic name for ferrous gluconate?

Generic Name: ferrous gluconate (FER us GLOO koe nate) Brand Name: Ferate, Fergon, Ferralet, Simron Dosage Forms: oral tablet (240 mg; 256 mg; 324 mg; 324 mg (37.5 mg elemental iron); 325 mg) Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Sep 16, 2020.

How much elemental iron is in ferrous gluconate tablets?

Tablet, Oral [preservative free]: Ferate: 240 mg [elemental iron 27 mg] [corn free, dairy free, egg free, fragrance free, gluten free, no artificial flavor (s), sodium free, soy free, starch free, sugar free, wheat free, yeast free; contains fd&c blue #1 aluminum lake, fd&c yellow #6 aluminum lake] Generic: 324 mg [elemental iron 37.5 mg]

What’s the difference between ferrous sulfate and Mason gluconate?

Ferrous sulfate contains a higher percentage of elemental iron than ferrous gluconate. It contains approximately 20% elemental iron by weight. To illustrate this, below is a picture of the label for Mason Ferrous Sulfate: This product contains ferrous sulfate 325 mg, yielding 65 mg of elemental iron (about 20% elemental iron by weight).

How long does it take for ferrous gluconate to work?

Generic: 324 mg [elemental iron 37.5 mg] Replaces iron found in hemoglobin, myoglobin, and enzymes; allows the transportation of oxygen via hemoglobin Hematologic response: Oral: 3 to 10 days; peak reticulocytosis occurs in 5 to 10 days, and hemoglobin values increase in ∼2 to 4 weeks