MS-Clinical Form 014
Lyceum of the Philippines University
College of Nursing
Drug Name
Classification and
Mechanism of
Actions
Brand Name:
Feosol, Hemovit
● Replaces iron
stores needed
for red blood
Generic Name:
cell
Ferrous Sulfate
development as
Dosage:
well as energy
300 to 325 mg; 1
and O2
Tab
transport and
use.
Route:
Oral
Frequency:
OD for 1 month
● Iron deficiency
anemia,
prophylaxis for
iron deficiency
in pregnancy,
nutritional
Indication
● Prevention
and treatment
of iron
deficiency
anemias
● Dietary
supplement
for iron
Contraindication
● Contraindicated
with allergy to
any ingredient;
sulfite allergy
● Use cautiously
with normal iron
balance; peptic
ulcer, regional
enteritis,
ulcerative colitis.
Side Effects/Adverse
Reaction
GI: Nausea, constipation,
epigastric pain, black and
red tarry stools, vomiting,
diarrhea
INTEG: Temporarily
discolored tooth enamel and
eyes
Nursing
Responsibilities
● Inform the patient
that taking this drug
will cause their
stools to turn dark
green or black.
● Educate the patient
that this medication
should be taken
between meals for
best absorption.
● Encourage the
patient to take this
medication with
orange juice.
Monitoring
Parameters
● Fluids &
Electrolytes
● BP, RR, HR, PR
● Hct
● Hemoglobin
● Reticulocytes
● Bilirubin
MS-Clinical Form 014
supplementation
.
● Tell the patient to
avoid reclining
position for 15-30
minutes after taking
to avoid esophageal
corrosion.