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Ferro-Sequels (ascorbic acid/ferrous fumarate) Ferrous sulfate Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa)
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Ferro-Sequels (ascorbic acid/ferrous fumarate) Ferrous sulfate Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa)
Over-the-counter

Prescribed for Anemia Due to Chronic Kidney Disease, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency, Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation. Ferro-Sequels... View more

Prescription and OTC

Ferrous sulfate is an iron supplement that may be used to prevent or treat iron-deficiency anemia. Gastrointestinal side effects are common. Prescribed for Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anemia Due to... View more

Prescription only

Prescribed for Anemia Due to Chronic Kidney Disease, Anemia - Chemotherapy Induced. Aranesp may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

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Ferrous sulfate has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 47 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect.

Aranesp has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Generic Availability

N/A

Lower cost generic

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Quantity 4 mL
Strength 25 mcg/mL
Per unit* $204.33
Cost* $817.31

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Dosage Forms

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  • Oral liquid
  • Oral tablet
  • Injectable solution
Brand Names

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 Chem-Sol, Fe 50, Fe Caps, Feosol Original, Fer-In-Sol, Feratab, Fero-Gradumet Filmtab, Ferro-Time, Ferrospace, Ferrousal, Iron Sulfate, Slow Fe, Slow Release Iron View more

N/A
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

N/A

49 hours
CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
N
Category N Not classified
N
Category N Not classified

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 115 drugs are known to interact with Ferro-Sequels:

  • 3 major drug interactions (8 brand and generic names)
  • 84 moderate drug interactions (474 brand and generic names)
  • 28 minor drug interactions (210 brand and generic names)

A total of 87 drugs are known to interact with Ferrous sulfate:

  • 3 major drug interactions (8 brand and generic names)
  • 76 moderate drug interactions (445 brand and generic names)
  • 8 minor drug interactions (30 brand and generic names)

A total of 21 drugs are known to interact with Aranesp:

  • 6 major drug interactions (12 brand and generic names)
  • 4 moderate drug interactions (14 brand and generic names)
  • 11 minor drug interactions (24 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Food may reduce the absorption and blood levels of ferrous fumarate. In addition, some oral... View more
  • Food may reduce the absorption and blood levels of ferrous sulfate. In addition, some oral... View more

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

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September 17, 2001
WADA Class View classifications

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N/A
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Patient Resources

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Professional Resources

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