Ferrous gluconate - Iron-deficiency anaemia

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Status 1

Green

Formulations :

Tablets

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Associated Icons :

BNF SPC

Restrictions / Comments :

Preferred

Documentation

Guidelines (Local)

Iron Deficiency Anaemia - Management Guidelines for Primary Care Oct 22

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :

Ferrous gluconate

Indication :

Iron-deficiency anaemia

Group Name :

Keywords :

Iron deficiency anaemia, IDA, iron supplements, iron supplementation, iron replacement therapy

Brand Names Include :

FerroDose-G, AadFer

Important Information :

300mg tablets.
Prescribing for children: Express the dose in terms of elemental iron and iron salt and select the most appropriate preparation; specify both the iron salt and formulation on the prescription.

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Other Indications

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Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Iron-deficiency anaemia.

Committee Recommendations (1)

07 Dec 22 - Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

The Surrey Heartlands integrated care system Area Prescribing Committee (APC) agreed the following traffic lights status for iron preparations for iron deficiency anaemia as follows:

GREEN traffic light status - preferred
•   Ferrous Sulfate 200mg tablets
•   Ferrous Fumerate 210mg tablets
•   Ferrous Gluconate 300mg tablets

GREEN
• Sodium Feredetate liquid – where a liquid is needed

GREEN
• Ferric Maltol 30mg capsules – reserved as a last option before referral and if parenteral iron is being considered