Tardyferon (Ferrous Sulfate): Uses, Side Effects, Dosage

Tardyferon is an iron supplement (ferrous sulfate (II) or ferric sulfate) and belongs to the class of compounds known as inorganic transition metal sulfates and it is used to treat or prevent low iron levels in the blood (for example, for anemia or during pregnancy). Iron is an important mineral that the body needs to make and keep red blood cells healthy.

Mechanism of action of iron sulfate

Iron (II) sulfate replaces the iron stores found in hemoglobin in red blood cells, myoglobin and other heme enzymes in the body. In addition, iron sulfate allows the transport of oxygen by hemoglobin.
Most of the stored iron is bound to the ferritin protein. As it is transmitted to the body, Fe2 + iron is converted to Fe3 + by ceruloplasmin so that it can bind to the transferrin protein.

Tardyferon in pregnancy and lactation

Tardyferon should only be used during pregnancy if clearly necessary. You should talk to your doctor about the risks of taking iron sulfate during pregnancy.

Iron sulphate enters the breast milk. You should talk to your doctor before taking this medicine while you are breast-feeding.

Side effects of Tardyferol

Side effects of iron sulfate include:

• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Contact irritation
• Rare gastrointestinal bleeding
• Gastrointestinal irritation
• Rare gastrointestinal perforation
• Rare gastrointestinal obstruction
• Nausea
• Superficial tooth staining (oral solutions)
• Discoloration of the urine

Cautions

Before taking tardyferone Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to ferric sulfate, or to any other part or ingredient of tardyferon. Ask your doctor or pharmacist. Pharmacist to get a list of ingredients.

Tell your doctor if you are also taking Tardyferon with the following medications

• Cinoxacin,
• Ciprofloxacin,
• Demeclocycline,
• Doxycycline,
• Enoxacin
• Levofloxacin
• Lomefloxacin
• Methacycline,
• Minocycline,
• Nalidixic acid,
• Norfloxacin,
• Ofloxacin
• Oxytetracycline,
• Sparfloxacin or
• Tetracycline

Contraindications

Tardyferon is contraindicated under the following conditions

• Increased body iron from the destruction of red blood cells
• Diverticulosis
• Iron metabolism disorder that causes increased iron storage
• Hemolytic anemia
• Ulcerated large intestine
• Gastric ulcer
• Several blood transfusions
• Problems with food through the esophagus

Dosage for iron sulfate

Guidelines for the recommended daily intake of elemental iron (iron sulphate)

• Male adults 19 to 50 years of age should take 8 mg. diary
• Adult women 19 to 50 years of age should take 18 mg. diary
• Adults from 51 years should take eight mg. diary
• Pregnant women aged 14 to 50 years should take 30 mg. diary
• Women who breastfeed, aged 19 to 50, should take 9 mg. diary
• To treat iron deficiency anemia, the dose is higher: 50 mg. to 100 mg. of elemental iron per day in divided doses.

Storage

Store this medicine in the container in which it is placed, sealed and out of the reach of children. Store at room temperature and away from heat and moisture.

It is important to keep all medicines out of the reach of children.