What is Iron Tablet?
Iron supplements, also known as iron salts and iron pills, are a number of iron formulations used to treat and prevent iron deficiency including iron deficiency anemia.
For prevention, they are only recommended in those with poor absorption, heavy menstrual periods, pregnancy, hemodialysis, or a diet low in iron.
Best Iron Tablet In South Africa
Best multivitamin with iron: Ritual Essential for Women Multivitamin 18+
Best vegan iron supplement: MegaFood Blood Builder
Best vegan iron supplement with vitamin C: Garden of Life Vitamin Code Raw Iron
Best vegetarian iron supplement: NOW Iron
Best iron supplement for anemia: Thorne Iron Bisglycinate
Best affordable iron supplement: Nature Made Iron 65mg Tablets
Best iron supplement with vitamin C: Pure Encapsulations OptiFerin-C
Best subscription-based iron supplements: Care/of Iron OR Persona Iron with Vitamin C
Best chewable iron supplement: Klaire Labs Chewable Iron Chelate
Best iron supplement for sensitive stomachs: Pure Encapsulations Iron Liquid
Best liquid iron supplement: NOW Liquid Iron
Best prenatal with iron: Thorne Basic Prenatal
How should iron tablets be taken?
Iron is best absorbed when taken on an empty stomach, with water or fruit juice (adults: full glass or 8 ounces; children: ½ glass or 4 ounces), about 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
However, to lessen the possibility of stomach upset, iron may be taken with food or immediately after meals.
How many iron tablets should I take a day?
The usual dose of ferrous fumarate for adults and children aged 12 years and over is 210mg tablets – 1 tablet, taken 2 to 3 times a day. 322mg tablets – 1 tablet, taken 1 or 2 times a day.
How much does iron supplement cost in South Africa?
Gold Iron High Strength 60 Tablets
R 131.95
Who Cannot take iron supplements?
Alcohol abuse (or history of) or.
Blood transfusions (with high red blood cell iron content) or.
Kidney infection or.
Liver disease or.
Porphyria cutaneous tarda—Higher blood levels of the iron supplement may occur, which may increase the chance of side effects.