ferrous fumarate · Medicine question

What is ferrous fumarate used for?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Ferrous fumarate is used to prevent and treat iron deficiency; for prevention during pregnancy, a combination of iron and folic acid is usually recommended.

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Ferrous fumarate 210mg TabletsADVANZ Pharma · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 8Document updated 10 November 2025

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