Ferrous salts/Folic acid oral
Fixed-dose iron and folic acid combination guidance mainly for prevention of deficiency during pregnancy.
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Source reviewed
October 2023
Guide category
Oral drugs
Safety boundary
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Indications
- Prevention of iron and folic acid deficiency, mainly during pregnancy.
- Treatment of iron-deficiency anaemia.
Forms and strengths
- Tablet of 185 mg ferrous fumarate or sulfate (60 mg of elemental iron) plus 400 micrograms folic acid (vitamin B9).
Dose
See dose of ferrous salts.
Contra-indications, adverse effects, precautions
- This fixed-dose combination is not effective for the treatment of folic acid deficiency because of its low dose.
Source
MSF Essential drugs practical guidelines (January 2026)
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