ferrous gluconate

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  TAB: 27 mg, 28 mg, 37.5 mg, 38 mg

Special Note

[strength clarification]

Info: ferrous gluconate contains approx. 11.6% elemental Fe; 240 mg ferrous gluconate = 27 mg elemental Fe; dosage forms and doses expressed as elemental Fe

iron deficiency

[65-130 mg PO qod or 65-130 mg PO 3x/wk on Monday, Wednesday, Friday x2-6mo]

Alt: 65-130 mg PO qd x2-6mo

dietary supplementation

[individualize dose]

Info: see Dietary Reference Intakes, Iron table

renal dosing

[not defined]

renal impairment: not defined

HD/PD: not defined

hepatic dosing

[not defined]

Peds Dosing .

Dosage forms:  TAB: 27 mg, 28 mg, 37.5 mg, 38 mg

Special Note

[strength clarification]

Info: ferrous gluconate contains approx. 11.6% elemental Fe; 240 mg ferrous gluconate = 27 mg elemental Fe; dosage forms and doses expressed as elemental Fe

iron deficiency

[infants/children]

Dose: 3 mg/kg/dose PO qd for at least 3mo; Alt: 1-2 mg/kg/dose PO tid x3-6mo

[adolescents]

Dose: 65-130 mg PO qd for at least 3mo; Info: 65-130 mg PO qod or 65-130 mg PO 3x/wk on Monday, Wednesday, Friday for at least 3mo may be considered for mild iron deficiency

dietary supplementation

[individualize dose]

Info: see Dietary Reference Intakes, Iron table

renal dosing

[not defined]

renal impairment: not defined

HD/PD: not defined

hepatic dosing

[not defined]