Ferrograd®
(Ferrograd®, Ferrous sulphate)
Available as tablets or capsules.
MR Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
125mg/mL (Ironorm® brand oral drops)
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
-
Available as granules?
-
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
-
Available as an injection?
-
Available as nasal/oral spray?
-
Safe or appropriate to crush
No
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Ferrous sulphate
Usual formulation brand names
Ferrograd®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes
Modified release
Yes
Film coated
Yes
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
No
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
125mg/mL (Ironorm® brand oral drops)
Are specials or imports available?
No
Liquid strengths
125mg/mL (Ironorm® brand oral drops)
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Not suitable- MR preparation.
Notes
-