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Iron(II) fumarate, also known as ferrous fumarate, is the iron(II) salt of fumaric acid, occurring as a reddish-orange powder, used to supplement iron intake. It has the chemical formula C 4 H 2 Fe O 4 .
Ferrous salts are available as a generic medication and over the counter. [11] Slow release formulations, while available, are not recommended. [ 12 ] In 2021, ferrous sulfate was the 105th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 6 million prescriptions.
Ferrous salt/folic acid is a supplement used to prevent iron deficiency and folic acid deficiency during pregnancy. [1] It can also be used to treat iron deficiency anemia. [1] It is a fixed dose combination of ferrous salt and folic acid. [1] It is taken by mouth. [1] Side effects may include dark stools, constipation, and abdominal pain. [1]
Women with obesity who have endometrial cancer are also at a greater risk for dying from obesity-driven diseases such as heart disease or type 2 diabetes, according to research.
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Ferrous fumarate combinations [25] Routes Dosage Fforms Strengths Brand names Manufacturer Oral: Capsules, extended-release: 150 mg (50 mg iron) with Docusate Sodium 100 mg* Ferrous Fumarate with DSS® Timed Capsules: Vita-Rx Tablets, extended-release, film-coated: 150 mg (50 mg iron) with Docusate Sodium 100 mg: Ferro-DSS® Caplets® Time-Caps
Some preparations of EE/NETA used in birth control additionally contain an iron supplement in the form of ferrous fumarate. [ 4 ] Norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol have been approved in the US for the prevention of pregnancy as a swallowable tablet since 1968. [ 5 ]
Iron(II) chloride tetrahydrate, FeCl 2 ·4H 2 O. In chemistry, iron(II) refers to the element iron in its +2 oxidation state. The adjective ferrous or the prefix ferro-is often used to specify such compounds, as in ferrous chloride for iron(II) chloride (FeCl 2). The adjective ferric is used instead for iron(III) salts, containing the cation Fe 3+.