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Medicines ferrous fumarateQuestion & answer

ferrous fumarate · Medicine question

What does Galfer Syrup (ferrous fumarate) look and smell like?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Galfer Syrup (ferrous fumarate) is a viscous brown liquid with a peppermint/chocolate odour.

Sources for this answer

Galfer SyrupThornton & Ross Ltd · emc · SmPC §3 Pharmaceutical form · Version 8Document updated 10 July 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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