Ferretts Iron 106 mg Ferrous Fumarate Tablets

Overview

Ferretts' 106 mg elemental iron tablets (from 325 mg ferrous fumarate) come 60 to a bottle, a two month supply at one tablet daily. Formulated for adults managing iron deficiency or anemia, the gluten free tablets are positioned as easier on the stomach than standard ferrous sulfate.

Ferrous fumarate is a common alternative to ferrous sulfate because it tends to cause less gastrointestinal upset at an equivalent iron dose, which is the main selling point here rather than a higher absorption rate. At 106 mg elemental iron per tablet, this sits well above general daily needs and is the kind of dose typically taken under a doctor's guidance rather than as a routine multivitamin substitute.

• 106 mg elemental iron per tablet (325 mg ferrous fumarate)
• 60 tablets, one per day dosing
• Gluten free
• Marketed for anemia and iron deficiency support

Who it's for

Adults who have been told by a clinician they are iron deficient or anemic and need a concentrated daily dose. Not a fit for anyone taking iron simply as general insurance, since 106 mg is a therapeutic level rather than a maintenance one.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Ferrous fumarate delivers elemental iron in a form that generally digests with fewer stomach complaints than ferrous sulfate, though individual tolerance still varies and iron supplements are commonly taken with food to further reduce nausea.

Specifications