ferrous gluconate (Fergon)

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Introduction

Tradename: Fergon. (also see ferrous sulfate) 320 mg = about 60 mg elemental iron

Indications

prevention & treatment of iron deficiency

Contraindications

hemolytic anemia

pregnancy category: +

safety in lactation: +

Dosage

Tabs: 300, 320 325 mg.

Elixir: 300 mg/5 mL. 5-10 mL TID

Pharmacokinetics

Adverse effects

More general terms

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References

  1. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed. Gilman et al, eds. Permagon Press/McGraw Hill, 1996
  2. 2.0 2.1 Geriatrics Review Syllabus, American Geriatrics Society, 5th edition, 2002-2004
  3. 3.0 3.1 Fick DM et al, Updating the Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults, Arch Intern Med 163:2716, 2003
  4. 4.0 4.1 Kagansky RE et al Are we giving too much iron? Low-dose iron therapy is effective in octogenarians. Am J Med 118(10):1142, 2005 PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16194646

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