Ferrous Gluconate
ATC Code
B03AA03
Ferrous Gluconate
Definition
A form of mineral iron for oral administration, Ferrous Gluconate is absorbed in the stomach and small intestine and combines with apoferritin to form ferritin, which is stored in the liver, spleen, red bone marrow, and intestinal mucosa. Important in transport of oxygen by hemoglobin to the tissues, iron is also found in myoglobin, transferrin, and ferritin, and is as a component of many enzymes such as catalase, peroxidase, and cytochromes. (NCI04)
Also known as Fergon, Ferric gluconate, FERROUS GLUCONATE, Ferrous Gluconate Dihydrate, Iron Gluconate — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC B03AA03 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C29048 per NCIT
- SCTID 26736008 per RXNORM
- SCTID 387147005 per RXNORM
- UNII U1B11I423Z per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Iron deficiency anemia | may prevent | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Iron deficiency anemia | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |