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⚠️ Ferrous Sulfate: 220mg is 4.9× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (45mg)

This product received a low safety score because the amount of ferrous sulfate it contains is nearly five times the recommended maximum daily limit.

Label Data

1 tsp Serving Size
94 Servings
Mineral Product Type
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Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

220 mg (240% DV)
⚠️ Exceeds Tolerable Upper Intake Level by 4.9× (UL: 45 mg) 📚 499 studies (Tier A: 17, B: 273)
RDA 8mg This product: 220mg UL 45mg

Other Ingredients

purified Water Sucrose Alcohol Sorbitol Solution Propylene Glycol Citric Acid Lemon Flavor Sodium Benzoate Ascorbic Acid FD&C Yellow No. 6 Saccharin Sodium

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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

Occasional gastrointestinal discomfort (such as nausea) may be minimized by taking with meals. Iron containing medications may occasionally cause constipation or diarrhea, and may cause temporary staining of the teeth. Mixing Ferrous Sulfate Elixir with water or fruit juice may help to decrease the effects. Do not take Ferrous Sulfate Elixir within 1 hour before or 2 hours after antacids, eggs, milk, milk byproducts, coffee, or tea.

Directions Do not exceed recommended dosage. Do not mix with milk, milky byproducts, or wine-based vehicles. Adults 1 teaspoonful daily or as directed by a doctor Children under 12 years Consult a doctor

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Warnings Iron containing products should only be taken for very specific reasons and only under the advice and supervision of a doctor.

Consult your doctor for guidance for iron supplementation.

Do not exceed recommended dosage.

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

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredient in Ferrous Sulfate Elixir - you have high levels of iron in your blood.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredient in Ferrous Sulfate Elixir - you have high levels of iron in your blood.

Bulk container - not for household use This container is not child-resistant. Pharmacist - Dispense in a child-resistant container

Do not accept if imprinted safety seal around cap is broken or missing

Ask a doctor before use if - you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding - you are taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines

Since oral iron products interfere with absorption or oral tetracycline antibiotics, these products should not be taken within two hours of each other.

Occasional gastrointestinal discomfort (such as nausea) may be minimized by taking with meals. Iron containing medications may occasionally cause constipation or diarrhea, and may cause temporary staining of the teeth. Mixing Ferrous Sulfate Elixir with water or fruit juice may help to decrease the effects. Do not take Ferrous Sulfate Elixir within 1 hour before or 2 hours after antacids, eggs, milk, milk byproducts, coffee, or tea.

Directions Do not exceed recommended dosage.

To report adverse drug events call, 800-616-2471

🧪 Formulation Notes

Ferrous Sulfate Elixir Contains alcohol 5%

Ferrous Sulfate 220 mg/5 mL (equivalent to 44 mg iron)

Additional Information

Uses: Iron supplements are used to treat or prevent low blood levels or iron, such as for anemia or during pregnancy.

NDC 0904-1465-16

Other information Store at room temperature 20(0)-25(0)C (68(0)-77(0)F), protect from freezing.

Product Details

UPC / SKU 3 0904 146516 9
DSLD Entry Date 2019-12-22
Product Type Mineral
Form Liquid
Brand Major
DSLD ID 208782
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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