ECOMED (Ferrous sulphate 200mg) x 1000 TABLETS.
Generic name: Ferrous sulphate.
Brand name: Ecomed Pharma.
Class: Iron supplement.
Pack size: 1000 tablets.
Form: Tablets.
Strength: 200 mg.
Amount: ₦‎1,700

Description: Ecomed Ferrous sulphate is an iron supplement used to treat or prevent low blood levels of iron, such as those caused by anaemia or pregnancy. Iron is an essential mineral that helps the body produce red blood cells, which carry oxygen to tissues and organs.

Key features:
• Available in tablet form (200 mg).
• Best absorbed on an empty stomach.
• May cause green-coloured stools.

Side effects:
• Common side effects include diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, and stomach pain.

Caution:
• An overdose of iron can be fatal, especially in young children. Symptoms of overdose include nausea, severe stomach pain, bloody diarrhoea, and seizures.
• Consult a doctor if you have iron overload syndrome, haemolytic anaemia, porphyria, thalassemia, or if you receive regular blood transfusions.
• Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Avoid taking antacids or antibiotics within 2 hours before or after taking ferrous sulphate.