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Ferrous sulfate 3 days week
Ferrous sulfate works by replacing iron in the body.
Ferrous sulfate works by replacing iron in the body. Used for Treatment of iron deficiency anemia.
At a glance
| Generic name | Ferrous sulfate 3 days week |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Universidade Federal Fluminense |
| Drug class | Iron supplement |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Anemia |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
Mechanism of action
Ferrous sulfate is an iron supplement that helps to treat or prevent iron deficiency anemia by replenishing the body's iron stores. It works by increasing the production of red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body.
Approved indications
- Treatment of iron deficiency anemia
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
Key clinical trials
- Iron and Immune Response to Vaccine (IRONMUM) (NA)
- EFFECTS of MORINGA OLEIFERA LEAF POWDERS on HEMATOLOGICAL PROFILES IN PREGNANT WOMEN WITH IRON DEFICIENCY ANAEMIA (NA)
- Darbe Plus IV Iron to Decrease Transfusions While Maintaining Iron Sufficiency in Preterm Infants (PHASE2)
- Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Ferric Maltol Oral Suspension vs. Ferrous Sulfate Oral Liquid in Children and Adolescents Aged 2 to 17 Years With Iron-deficiency Anaemia, With a Single Arm Study in Infants Aged 1 Month to Less Than 2 Years (PHASE3)
- Safe and Effective Delivery of Supplemental Iron to Healthy Volunteers (NA)
- GI Effects of Iron in Healthy Volunteers (NA)
- Iron Deficiency in Pediatric Celiac Disease: Diet vs. Iron Supplementation Trial (NA)
- Oral Iron Supplementation for Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease (PHASE2)
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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