Ferrous Fumarate

Ferrous fumarate is an iron supplement used to prevent and treat iron deficiency anaemia. It's typically taken as a tablet. By increasing your iron levels, it helps to alleviate the symptoms of anaemia. Iron is essential for making red blood cells, which are responsible for transporting oxygen throughout your body.

When there's not enough iron in your blood, you might feel tired, short of breath, have pale skin, and experience heart palpitations. This is known as iron deficiency anaemia. It can happen due to blood loss, pregnancy, or not eating enough iron-rich foods. If your diet doesn't provide enough iron, taking iron supplements like ferrous fumarate can help you recover from iron deficiency anaemia faster.

Ferrous fumarate is an iron supplement that boosts the iron levels in your body. Iron is crucial for producing haemoglobin, a vital component of red blood cells. These cells transport oxygen throughout your body, ensuring your organs and tissues stay healthy.

When you take ferrous fumarate, the tablets are dissolved by the acid in your stomach. The iron is then absorbed into your bloodstream through the small intestine and enters your cells. There, it helps produce red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout your body. This process helps prevent symptoms of anaemia, such as feeling tired and experiencing heart palpitations.

Ferrous fumarate tablets come in two strengths: 210mg and 322mg. The right dose and frequency for you will depend on your symptoms. Our healthcare professionals can advise you on the best starting dose and will keep an eye on your progress.

When you're taking ferrous fumarate 210mg, you'll generally take one tablet three times a day. For ferrous fumarate 322mg, it's typically one tablet once or twice daily. If the starting dose doesn't seem effective enough, your clinician might recommend trying a higher dose.

You don't need a prescription for ferrous fumarate, but you'll still need to have a chat with a clinician to ensure it's suitable for you. You'll also need to obtain it from a registered pharmacy. This ensures you're taking the right treatment and the correct dose.

If you're experiencing an iron deficiency, simply let us know about your health. One of our clinicians will discuss the treatment options with you and recommend the best plan for you to begin.

Ferrous fumarate is available as a syrup, which is handy if you have difficulty swallowing tablets. There are also branded versions of ferrous fumarate combined with folic acid, such as Galfer and Pregaday. These can be beneficial as prenatal vitamins if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Ferrous sulphate and ferrous gluconate function similarly to ferrous fumarate. The difference lies in the compounds that bind the active ingredient and aid its absorption in the body.

The supplement you choose will depend on your health history and the symptoms you're experiencing. When you have a chat with one of our clinicians, you can discuss your experiences and find the best treatment for you.

Ferrous fumarate is very effective in treating and preventing anaemia. It's often the preferred treatment for iron deficiency because it works well, has minimal side effects, and is affordable.

Ferrous fumarate works just as well as other iron supplements such as ferrous sulfate, ferrous ascorbate, and carbonyl iron.

It's easily absorbed by both anaemic and non-anaemic individuals.

It is suitable for people of different ages to help boost iron levels and ease symptoms linked to anaemia.