If you suspect iron deficiency, see your doctor.
The right amount of iron
There's a wide variety of iron-containing supplements available over-the-counter. Yet of all the choices, few contain the right amount of elemental iron to treat iron deficiency.
If you are diagnosed with iron deficiency, 3-6 months therapy is usually recommended to replenish your iron stores. Iron tablets should not be taken for more than 12 months except on medical advice1.
Before you self-prescribe, remember it's also risky to have too much iron. Iron deficiency should be properly diagnosed, and the underlying cause should be identified so make sure you see your doctor first.
ferrograd®C
ferrograd®C contains the same therapeutic dose of iron for the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency. It also contains 500 mg of vitamin C which increases the level of iron absorption by up to 50%.2
√ Available directly from your pharmacy
√ Controlled release formulation which is gentle on the stomach
√ Vegan formulation
√ Gluten, sucrose and lactose free
Reference: 1. Pasricha SS et al. Med J Aust 2010;193:525-32. 2. Brise H & Hallberg L. Acta Med Scand 1962;171 (Suppl 376):51:8.
ferrograd® (dried ferrous sulfate 325 milligrams, equivalent to 105 milligrams elemental iron). ferrograd® C (dried ferrous sulfate 325 milligrams, equivalent to 105 milligrams elemental iron and vitamin C 500 milligrams). Medicine Classification: Pharmacy Only Medicine for the prevention and treatment of tiredness and fatigue associated with iron deficiency. Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist see your doctor. Iron supplements should not be taken for more than 12 months without consulting a healthcare professional. Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet. Dosage: One tablet daily as directed. Tablets should be swallowed whole. ferrograd® is a fully funded medicine. ferrograd® C is an unfunded medicine. You will need to pay for this medicine. ferrograd® is a registered trademark of BGP Products S.a.r.l, Mylan NZ Ltd., Auckland. FER-2019-0007 TAPS DA1927FR-194.