How many mg of ferrous sulfate should I take?
Beside this, how many mg of ferrous sulfate should I take for anemia?
A standard daily dosage of 325 mg of ferrous sulfate, in three divided doses, will provide the necessary elemental iron for patients receiving replacement therapy.
Herein, is 65 mg of iron the same as 325 mg?
Ferrous sulfate is the form of iron that is best absorbed by the body. As noted above, 325 mg of ferrous sulfate contains just 65 mg of elemental iron. For example, 240 mg of ferrous gluconate contains just 27 mg of elemental iron, while 325 mg of ferrous fumarate contains 106 mg of elemental iron.
An overdose of ferrous sulfate can be fatal to a child. Overdose symptoms may include nausea, severe stomach pain, bloody diarrhea, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds, shallow breathing, weak and rapid pulse, pale skin, blue lips, and seizure (convulsions).