Iron overdose

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Iron overdose

Definition:

Iron overdose is poisoning that occurs when you take an excessive amount of supplements that contain iron.

Alternative Names:

Ferrous sulfate (Feosol, Slow Fe); Ferrous gluconate (Fergon); Ferrous fumarate (Femiron, Feostat)

Poisonous Ingredient:

Iron

Where Found:

Iron is an ingredient in many mineral and vitamin supplements. Iron supplements are also sold by themselves. Types include:

Ferrous sulfate (Feosol, Slow Fe)
Ferrous gluconate (Fergon)
Ferrous fumarate (Femiron, Feostat)

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

Review Date: 3/18/2006
Reviewed By: Janeen R. Azare, PhD, MSPH, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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