Ferrous Sulphate Tablets

Available compositions:

Ferrous Sulphate Tablets IP 200 mg: Each sugar-coated tablet contains Dried Ferrous Sulphate IP 200 mg (equivalent to elemental iron 60 mg)
Ferrous Sulphate Tablets IP 100 mg: Each film-coated tablet contains Dried Ferrous Sulphate IP 100 mg
Ferrous Sulphate Tablets IP 300 mg: Each sugar-coated tablet contains Dried Ferrous Sulphate IP 300 mg
Ferrous Sulphate Tablets BP 200 mg: Each sugar-coated tablet contains Dried Ferrous Sulphate BP 200 mg (equivalent to elemental iron 60 mg)

Usage: Treatment and prevention of iron deficiency anaemia

Category: Generic Drugs and Medicine

Therapeutic Category: Iron Supplement / Hematinic

SKU: Ferrous Sulphate Tablets

Categories: Pharmaceutical Exporter India, Pharmaceutical Formulations India, WHO GMP Certified Formulations

Yes! I am Interested WhatsApp

Product Information

Ferrous Sulphate Tablets is listed in our pharmaceutical product portfolio for business-to-business enquiries. Product-specific formulation details, available strengths, dosage form, pack configuration and supply terms should be confirmed against the current product specification before ordering.

For distributor, wholesaler, hospital procurement and export enquiries, please request the applicable product specifications, batch documentation, shelf-life information, packaging options and regulatory documents. Availability and documentation depend on the product and destination market.

Description

Ferrous Sulphate Tablets (100 mg / 200 mg / 300 mg)

Manufactured by: Healthy Life Pharma Pvt. Ltd. (WHO-GMP Certified)
Exported by: Healthy Inc (Star Export House)

1. Product Introduction

Healthy Life Pharma Pvt. Ltd. manufactures Ferrous Sulphate Tablets in India. Dried ferrous sulphate supplies iron for the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anaemia where clinically indicated. Product variants include film-coated and sugar-coated tablets with IP and BP compositions.

2. Product Specifications

Presentation	Standard	Dried Ferrous Sulphate	Elemental Iron	Dosage Form
Ferrous Sulphate Tablets IP 200 mg	IP	200 mg	60 mg	Sugar-coated
Ferrous Sulphate Tablets IP 100 mg	IP	100 mg	Not specified	Film-coated
Ferrous Sulphate Tablets IP 300 mg	IP	300 mg	Not specified	Sugar-coated
Ferrous Sulphate Tablets BP 200 mg	BP	200 mg	60 mg	Sugar-coated

Elemental iron amounts are shown only where expressly specified in the supplied composition. Verify other equivalences against the approved label.

3. Manufacturing Technology

Iron salt handling: Manufacturing controls address moisture exposure, blend uniformity and product stability.
Coating: Sugar or film coating can improve taste masking and swallowability. Coating type must match the registered formulation.
Packaging: Moisture-protective packaging is selected based on product-specific stability evidence.
Enteric-coated options: These are not among the four compositions specified above; delayed release may affect iron absorption and should not be presented as inherently superior.

4. Quality Assurance

Identity, assay, dosage uniformity, dissolution or disintegration as applicable, impurity limits and stability are evaluated against the approved pharmacopoeial and registered specifications. Numerical assay limits and shelf life vary by formulation and must not be assumed without supporting data.

5. Pharmacology and Clinical Use

Iron is required to produce haemoglobin, which transports oxygen in red blood cells. Ferrous sulphate can replenish depleted iron stores and support haemoglobin recovery when iron deficiency is present. Evaluation of the underlying cause of anaemia, including possible blood loss, remains important.

6. Export and Regulatory Support

Subject to availability and market requirements, product-specific registration dossiers, certificates of analysis and relevant regulatory documents may support export enquiries. Packaging, labeling, pharmacopoeial standard and shelf life are confirmed for the destination market.

7. Frequently Asked Questions

Who manufactures Ferrous Sulphate Tablets?
Healthy Life Pharma Pvt. Ltd., India.

Why can stools look dark?
Dark stools commonly occur with oral iron. Black, tarry stools accompanied by pain, dizziness or weakness need prompt medical assessment.

Can I take iron with tea or coffee?
Tea and coffee may reduce iron absorption. Follow the label or clinician advice on spacing them from a dose.

Does vitamin C help?
Vitamin C can enhance non-haem iron absorption, but routine supplementation is not necessary for everyone.

8. Dosage and Administration

Prescribed dosage depends on the elemental iron content, age, pregnancy status, iron deficiency severity and treatment response. The 100 mg, 200 mg and 300 mg salt strengths are not interchangeable on a milligram-for-milligram basis with elemental iron. Follow the registered label and clinician advice. Taking iron with food may improve tolerability but can reduce absorption.

9. Side Effects and Precautions

Common: Nausea, abdominal discomfort, constipation, diarrhoea and dark stools.
Iron overload: Avoid unnecessary supplementation in haemochromatosis and other iron-overload disorders; confirm iron deficiency when the cause of anaemia is unclear.
Interactions: Calcium, antacids, levothyroxine and certain antibiotics can interfere with absorption; separation intervals depend on the other medicine.
Accidental overdose: Iron overdose can be life-threatening, especially in children. Keep all iron tablets securely out of reach.

10. Storage Instructions

Store under the conditions on the approved product label, protected from excessive heat and moisture. Keep the container tightly closed and away from children.