Ferrograd 325mg Tablets 30 Tablets

What Ferrograd is and what it is used for Ferrograd is an iron supplement Iron is critical essential for your body to produce normal blood red cells Ferrograd is formulated with an inert porous matrix Gradumet to release iron gradually and reduce limit the gastro-intestinal irritation occurring with iron supplements Warnings and precautions Before taking this tablet speak to your doctor if you suffer from bowel strictures resulting in difficult intestinal transit as the inert core tablet may not be suitable for you Ferrograd is not recommended for children under 12 years old Acute iron poisoning is a serious risk in the paedriatic population Due to the risk of mouth ulceration and tooth discolouration tablets should not be sucked chewed or kept in the mouth but swallowed whole with water If you cannot follow this instruction or have difficulty swallowing please contact your doctor Your stools may turn black whilst taking Ferrograd If you have a test for the detection of blood in your stools tell your doctor you are taking Ferrograd as black stools may cause an incorrect result to the test How to store Ferrograd Store in a dry place below 25C Keep out of the reach and sight of children your supplement could harm them Do not use Ferrograd after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and on the edge of the strip of tablets If the tablets are out of date return them to your pharmacist and if necessary obtain more tablets What Ferrograd contains The active substance is Dried Ferrous Sulfate 325 mg equivalent to 105 mg elemental iron as the active ingredient in a prolonged release Gradumet form The other ingredients are methylacrylate methylmethacrylate copolymer lactose povidone magnesium stearate hydroxypropylmethylcellulose ethylcellulose sodium saccharin triethyl citrate sorbitan monooleate castor oil titanium dioxide dye Red FD amp C No3 E127 and dye Yellow FD amp C No6 E110