Ferrograd C Iron & Vitamin C Prolonged Release Tablets (30)

Ferrograd C Iron & Vitamin C Prolonged Release Tablets (30). Ferrograd Iron Tablets Ireland. The added vitamin C helps the body to absorb the iron.. A controlled release system in the tablet allows release of the iron over several hours and reduces the likelihood of stomach irritation.. The controlled release system consists of a harmless plastic honeycomb with thousands of narrow passages containing iron.. As the tablet passes through the stomach and gut the iron is released and the empty honeycomb is passed out in the stools.. Ingredients:. The active substances are dried ferrous sulphate and vitamin C. Each Ferrograd C tablet contains dried ferrous sulphate 325 mg (equivalent to 105 mg elemental iron) in a controlled release gradumet form and vitamin C 500 mg (ascorbic acid) as sodium ascorbate.. Benefits:. Ferrograd C should only be taken by pregnant women after the first 13 weeks of pregnancy. The added vitamin C helps the body to absorb the iron. A controlledrelease system in the tablet allows release of the iron over several hours and reduces the likelihood of stomach irritation. The controlled-release system consists of a harmless plastic honeycomb with thousands of narrow passages containing iron. As the tablet passes through the stomach and gut the iron is released.. Directions:. Take one tablet daily before a meal. Although iron preparations are best absorbed on an empty stomach, they may also be taken with food.. Swallow the tablet whole with water. Do not suck, chew or keep the tablet in your mouth. Ferrograd C should not be given to children under 12 years old.

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