Ferium Syrup 150 mL

Ferium Syrup 150 mL is an oral iron and folic acid supplement used to help prevent or treat iron-deficiency anemia and folate deficiency when a clinician recommends it. Each bottle contains 150 mL of syrup with elemental iron plus folic acid, which are nutrients that help the body make healthy red blood cells. Ferium Syrup 150 mL is often used in women’s health care, including during periods of increased iron needs such as pregnancy, heavy menstrual bleeding, or recovery from blood loss, when a healthcare professional decides supplementation is appropriate.

How it works: Elemental iron helps your body build hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Folic acid supports the production of new red blood cells, and the syrup form makes it easier to take the needed nutrients by mouth when a liquid is preferred.

Ferium Syrup 150 mL is a liquid form, which can be easier for people who have trouble swallowing tablets or who need a flexible dose. Because there are no sibling strengths or alternate forms listed for this brand, the 150 mL bottle is simply the available presentation of Ferium Syrup and should be used only as directed by a doctor or pharmacist.

• Prevention of iron-deficiency anemia
• Treatment of low iron levels
• Folate supplementation
• Support during pregnancy when prescribed
• Support for increased iron needs from blood loss

• Shake the bottle well before each dose unless your pharmacist gives different directions.
• Measure Ferium Syrup 150 mL with a proper oral measuring device, not a kitchen spoon.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; the dose and schedule depend on your lab results and your doctor’s plan.
• If it upsets your stomach, your clinician may advise taking it with food, but absorption may be better on an empty stomach.
• Avoid taking it at the same time as milk, tea, coffee, or calcium supplements unless your prescriber says otherwise.
• Rinse your mouth or brush your teeth after taking it if the syrup stains teeth or leaves a metallic taste.

Each bottle contains 150 mL of Ferium Syrup, and the amount you take depends on the prescription, not the bottle size alone. Some people may take it once daily, while others may need divided doses; the maximum daily dose is set by the doctor based on iron needs and lab values.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Elemental Iron + Folic Acid may include:

• Nausea
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain or cramps
• Dark stools
• Metallic taste
• Tooth staining, which can be more noticeable with syrup

• Keep Ferium Syrup 150 mL out of reach of children; iron overdose can be dangerous or fatal in children.
• Use extra caution if you have a history of stomach ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, or frequent constipation.
• Tell your clinician if you have anemia that is not due to iron deficiency, because iron may not help and could be harmful.
• Do not take other iron products at the same time unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• Separate this syrup from antacids, calcium, thyroid medicine, and some antibiotics to avoid reduced absorption.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use it only under medical guidance so the dose matches your needs.
• If the syrup contains sugar or sweeteners, ask your pharmacist if that matters for diabetes or dental health.

• Calcium supplements and calcium-rich antacids can reduce iron absorption.
• Tetracycline antibiotics and fluoroquinolone antibiotics can bind to iron and work less well.
• Levothyroxine may absorb less well if taken too close to iron.
• Bisphosphonates may interact with iron if taken at the same time.
• Penicillamine may have reduced absorption when taken with iron.

Store Ferium Syrup 150 mL tightly closed at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and light, and keep it out of children’s reach.