Ferrous sulphate
(Feospan®, Ferrous sulphate)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets, Modified-Release Tablets, Modified-Release Capsules
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes - oral drops, unlicensed oral liquid
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
No - The tablets should not be sucked, chewed or kept in the mouth, but swallowed whole with water. Modified release products should not be crushed.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Ferrous sulphate
Usual formulation brand names
Feospan®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes
Modified release
Yes- MR capsules available
Film coated
Yes
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Licensed - oral drops
Are specials or imports available?
On the Specials Tariff - oral solution
Liquid strengths
125mg/ml - licensed, 60mg/5ml - special
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes - check the manufacturers information
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
No information available
Notes
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