Ferrous gluconate

Generic name: ferrous gluconate [ FER-us-GLOO-koe-nate ]
Brand names: Ferate, Fergon, Ferralet, Simron
Dosage form: oral tablet (240 mg; 256 mg; 324 mg; 325 mg)
Drug class:Iron products

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Sep 16, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is ferrous gluconate?

Ferrous gluconate is a type of iron. You normally get iron from the foods you eat. In your body, iron becomes a part of your hemoglobin (HEEM o glo bin) and myoglobin (MY o glo bin). Hemoglobin carries oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs. Myoglobin helps your muscle cells store oxygen.

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).

Ferrous gluconate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use ferrous gluconate if you have hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, or hemolytic anemia.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use ferrous gluconate if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• iron overload disorder (hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis); or

• hemolytic anemia (caused by the breakdown of red blood cells).

To make sure ferrous gluconate is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• ulcerative colitis;

• stomach ulcers or similar stomach problems;

• thalassemia (a genetic disorder of red blood cells); or

• if you receive regular blood transfusions.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or...