Iron: An Essential Part of a Healthy Diet
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How Ferro-grad C® works and when to use it
Ferro-grad C® may be used if your doctor diagnoses you with iron deficiency and recommends a therapeutic oral iron supplement.
About Ferro-grad C®
Ferro-grad C® is a first-line therapeutic oral supplement for the prevention and treatment of tiredness and fatigue associated with medically diagnosed iron deficiency.1 – 3
For use when iron deficiency has been diagnosed by your doctor and a therapeutic oral iron supplement is recommended
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Where can I get a list of ingredients for Ferro-grad & Ferro-grad C®
Ferro-grad C contains ferrous sulfate 325 mg (equivalent to 105 mg of elemental iron) and sodium ascorbate 562.4 mg (equivalent to vitamin C 500 mg)
The full list of ingredients can be found here
Ferro-grad contains ferrous sulfate 325 mg (equivalent to 105 mg of elemental iron).
ls Ferro-grad or Ferro-grad C® suitable for vegans and vegetarians?
Ferro-grad contains lactose which is derived from bovine sources.
Ferro-grad C does not contain any ingredients manufactured from animal sources.
Can I take expired Ferro-grad C® or Ferro-grad?
We do not recommend taking Ferro-grad C tablets that have passed the expiry date. If your healthcare professional has advised that you need to take Ferro-grad C, we recommends that you should source in-date tablets for your therapy.
How long can I take Ferro-grad or Ferro-grad C®?
Your doctor will tell you how long you should take Ferro-grad / Ferro-grad C. The product labels state, “Do not take more than 12 months except on medical advice”.
It can approximately 3-6 months to replenish iron stores in the body with a normal level of haemoglobin, so please ensure you follow your doctor’s directions.
References
*vs. Maltofer – faster at week 3 & 6, similar at week 9. Santiago P. Scientific World Journal 2012: 846824.
^Modified vs. non-modified release ferrous sulfate. Santiago P. Scientific World Journal 2012: 846824.
1. Ferro-grad C Product Label. Arrow Pharmaceuticals.
2. Iron Deficiency. In: eTG complete [Internet]. Melbourne: Therapeutic Guidelines Limited; August 2022.
3. Oral iron polymaltose. ARTG 229647. 2014.