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  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • Limited research evidence available for ingredients
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Label Data

1 tsp Serving Size
94 Servings
Mineral Product Type
0% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Iron
44 mg (244% DV)

Other Ingredients

Citric Acid FD&C Yellow #6 Flavor Sodium Benzoate Sucrose Water

Label Claims — Verification

Nutrient
All Other
All Other (99% of products) Structure/Function (71% of products) Nutrient (61% of products) Approved Health (1% of products)

Target Groups

Children 4 or More Years of Age Adult (18 - 50 Years)

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Directions: Adults and children 12 years and over, take one (1) teaspoon daily with or after a meal as a dietary supplement, or as directed by your physician. Children under 12, consult a physician. Mix with water or juice to avoid temporary staining of teeth. Do not mix with milk or wine-based vehicles.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Children under 12, consult a physician.

Do not mix with milk or wine-based vehicles.

Caution: Do not exceed recommended dosage. The treatment of any anemic condition should be under the advice and supervision of a physician.

Since oral iron products interfere with absorption of oral tetracycline antibiotics, these products should not be taken within two (2) hours of each other. If you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek professional advice before using this product.

This product may occasionally cause constipation, diarrhea or may color stool black. It may cause gastrointestinal discomfort (such as nausea) which may be minimized by taking with meals. Liquids may cause temporary staining of the teeth (this is less likely when diluted).

Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing supplements is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or a Poison Control Center immediately.

Tamper Resistant: Do not use if breakway band on cap is broken or missing.

Package not child resistant.

For institutional use only.

🧪 Formulation Notes

Ferrous Sulfate 220 mg for the treatment of iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia Each teaspoonful contains 220 mg Ferrous Sulfate, providing approximately 44 mg of elemental iron.

Each tablespoon (5mL) contains: Sodium 2mg

Additional Information

NDC 57896-709-16

REV. 12/12R

Store at room temperature 59(0)-86(0)F Protect from freezing

Dispense in a tight, light resistant container with a child-resistant closure.

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Product Details

UPC / SKU 3 57896 709-16-7
DSLD Entry Date 2018-05-24
Product Type Mineral
Form Liquid
Brand Geri-Care
DSLD ID 176994
Data Updated 2026-04-11

Research Evidence

566 Research Sources
56 Avg Quality Score
240 Meta Analysis
100 Clinical Trial
74 Systematic Review
71 Guideline
58 Rct
11 Cochrane Review
4 Regulatory Source
2 Other
2 Narrative Review
1 Observational
1 Openfda Safety
A Systematic review and meta-analysis of intravenous iron therapy for patients with heart failure and iron deficiency
Meta Analysis Nature medicine 2025
A Intermittent iron supplementation for reducing anaemia and its associated impairments in adolescent and adult menstruating women
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2019
A Oral or parenteral iron supplementation to reduce deferral, iron deficiency and/or anaemia in blood donors
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2014
A Serum or plasma ferritin concentration as an index of iron deficiency and overload
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2021
A Non-invasive diagnostic tests for Helicobacter pylori infection
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2018
A Hypoxia-inducible factor stabilisers for the anaemia of chronic kidney disease
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2022
A Wheat flour fortification with iron and other micronutrients for reducing anaemia and improving iron status in populations
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2021
A Fortification of condiments and seasonings with iron for preventing anaemia and improving health
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2023
A Screening and Supplementation for Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement.
Guideline JAMA 2024
A Psychiatric and cognitive outcomes of iron supplementation in non-anemic children, adolescents, and menstruating adults: A meta-analysis and systematic review
Meta Analysis Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews 2025
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