Ferrous Sulfate
ATC Code
B03AA07
Ferrous Sulfate
Definition
A sulfate salt of mineral iron formulated for oral administration and used as a dietary supplement, ferrous sulfate 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 a component of many enzymes such as catalase, peroxidase, and cytochromes.
Also known as FERROUS SULFATE, Iron(II) Sulfate — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC B03AA07 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C29049 per NCIT
- SCTID 387402000 per RXNORM
- SCTID 71724000 per RXNORM
- UNII 39R4TAN1VT 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) |