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Iron Supplement Elixir

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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
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Iron
44 mg (244% DV)

Other Ingredients

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

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Unverified Nutrient
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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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Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU3 57896 709-16-7
DSLD Entry Date2018-05-24
Product TypeMineral
FormLiquid
DSLD ID176994
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

566
Research Sources
56
Avg Quality
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 PubMed DOI
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 PubMed DOI
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 PubMed DOI
A Serum or plasma ferritin concentration as an index of iron deficiency and overload
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2021 PubMed DOI
A Non-invasive diagnostic tests for Helicobacter pylori infection
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2018 PubMed DOI
A Hypoxia-inducible factor stabilisers for the anaemia of chronic kidney disease
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2022 PubMed DOI
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 PubMed DOI
A Fortification of condiments and seasonings with iron for preventing anaemia and improving health
Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2023 PubMed DOI
A Screening and Supplementation for Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement.
Guideline JAMA 2024 PubMed DOI
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 PubMed DOI
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