FERROUS SULFATE ORAL SOLUTION USP

Manufacturer
McKesson Corporation dba SKY Packaging
Effective date
2024-08-20
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
3
Source
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Hydrated at
2026-08-01 20:56:18

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ProductFerrous Sulfate
Active ingredientFERROUS SULFATE FE-59
Label structure7 sections

Dosage and administration

 As directed by a doctor or as follows: Prevention of iron deficiency  Adults:  5 mL (1 teaspoonful) daily Children under 12 years of age:  consult a doctor Iron replacement therapy in deficiency states Adults:  5 mL (1 teaspoonful) 2 to 4 times daily preferably between meals. Children under 12 years of age:  consult a doctor Mix with water or fruit juice and drink through a straw to avoid temporary/staining of te...

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Supplement Facts

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

 Serving Size:  1 teaspoonful (5 mL)                                                                   
 Amount Per Serving                                                                                        % DV*
 Iron (elemental) 60 mg                                                                                     33%
 *Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

INGREDIENTS

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Ferrous Sulfate USP 300 mg (60 mg elemental iron) per 5 mL, citric acid, flavoring, purified water, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, and sucrose.

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Ferrous Sulfate Oral Solution USP is an iron supplement for the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia when the need for such therapy has been determined by a doctor.

DIRECTIONS

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

 As directed by a doctor or as follows:

Prevention of iron deficiency 

Adults:  5 mL (1 teaspoonful) daily
Children under 12 years of age:  consult a doctor

Iron replacement therapy in deficiency states

Adults:  5 mL (1 teaspoonful) 2 to 4 times daily preferably between meals.
Children under 12 years of age:  consult a doctor

Mix with water or fruit juice and drink through a straw to avoid temporary/staining of teeth.  Do not mix with milk or wine-based vehicles,

Do not use:

  • if you are taking other supplements containing iron
  • for more than six months unless directed by your doctor

Consult a doctor before use if you are pregnant or nursing.

Oral iron supplements:

  • may interfere with absorption of certain oral antibiotics (e.g., tetracycline) and other medications.  These products should be taken within two (2) hours of each other.
  • may cause occasional bowl effects such as constipation or diarrhea

Do not use

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • if you are taking other supplements containing iron
  • for more than six months unless directed by your doctor

Consult a doctor before use if you are pregnant or nursing.

Oral iron supplements:

  • may interfere with absorption of certain oral antibiotics (e.g., tetracycline) and other medications.  These products should be taken within two (2) hours of each other.
  • may cause occasional bowl effects such as constipation or diarrhea

WARNINGS

WARNINGS SECTION

Do not exceed recommended dosage. The treatment of any anemic condition should be under the advice and supervision of a doctor. Occasional gastrointestinal discomfort (such as nausea) may be minimized by taking with meals and by beginning with one teaspoonful the first day, two the second, etc., until the recommended dosage is reached. Ferrous Sulfate Oral Solution may cause temporary staining of the teeth. This is less likely when the product is diluted. Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of
fatal poisoning in children under 6.

Keep this product out of reach of children

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

HOW SUPPLIED

HOW SUPPLIED SECTION

Yellow colored, cinnamon flavored oral solution supplied in the following oral dosage form:

Product Code  63739-157-70: 5 mL Unit Dose Cup

Product Code  63739-157-10:  Case of 100, 5 mL Unit Dose Cups

STORAGE

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]

Protect from freezing. Protect from light.

Questions or comments? Call 1-800-845-8210. You may also report serious side effects to this phone number. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

Distrbuted By:

McKesson Corporation
dba SKY Packaging
Memphis, TN  38141

Iss.  03/2022

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

63739-157-70

Delivers 5 mL

Ferrous Sulfate Oral Solution USP 
   300 mg/5 mL
(Equivalent to approximately 60 mg elemental iron)

UD Cup - Lid - Ferrous Sulfate Oral Solution, USP
UD Cup - Lid - Ferrous Sulfate Oral Solution, USP

DailyMed Billing Units#

Package NDC, Billing unit, Product NDC table
Package NDCBilling unitProduct NDCDailyMed indexing SPLSPL versionEffective
63739-157-10ML - Milliliter63739-157f3c7e95d-15bf-4212-a103-ef5035171ea312024-09-09
63739-157-70ML - Milliliter63739-157da327cdd-211a-484a-9d7e-03c2b2f4b95c12024-09-09

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Product NDCPackage NDC
63739-15763739-157-70, 63739-157-10

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