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FERROUS\FOLIC ACID: 188 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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188
Total FAERS Reports
12 (6.4%)
Deaths Reported
103
Hospitalizations
188
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
17
Life-Threatening
36
Disabilities

Active Ingredient: FERROUS SULFATE\FOLIC ACID ·

First Report: 20021001 · Latest Report: 20230228

What Are the Most Common FERROUS\FOLIC ACID Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Condition aggravated
44 reports (23.4%)
#2 Most Reported
Rash
41 reports (21.8%)
#3 Most Reported
Drug ineffective
41 reports (21.8%)

All FERROUS\FOLIC ACID Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Condition aggravated 44 23.4% 0 23
Drug ineffective 41 21.8% 0 23
Rash 41 21.8% 0 22
Pain in extremity 38 20.2% 0 22
Rheumatoid arthritis 38 20.2% 0 21
Arthralgia 37 19.7% 0 20
Haemoglobin decreased 37 19.7% 0 21
Peripheral swelling 37 19.7% 0 21
C-reactive protein abnormal 36 19.2% 0 20
C-reactive protein increased 36 19.2% 0 20
Haematocrit decreased 36 19.2% 0 20
Joint swelling 36 19.2% 0 20
Musculoskeletal pain 36 19.2% 0 20
Red blood cell count decreased 36 19.2% 0 20
Red blood cell sedimentation rate abnormal 36 19.2% 0 20
Disability 35 18.6% 0 19
Drug hypersensitivity 34 18.1% 0 20
Pain 33 17.6% 0 30
Off label use 32 17.0% 0 23
Contraindicated product administered 31 16.5% 0 20

Who Reports FERROUS\FOLIC ACID Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 85.3% female, 14.7% male. Average age: 62.8 years. Most reports from: FR. View detailed demographics →

Is FERROUS\FOLIC ACID Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2002 1 0 1
2005 1 0 0
2006 1 0 0
2007 1 0 1
2010 1 0 1
2012 2 0 1
2013 4 0 3
2014 20 1 20
2015 18 6 6
2016 8 0 7
2017 12 1 6
2018 16 0 9
2019 9 3 4
2020 3 0 3
2021 8 1 1
2023 1 0 1

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What Is FERROUS\FOLIC ACID Used For?

IndicationReports
Product used for unknown indication 111
Anaemia 11
Iron deficiency 7
Hypovitaminosis 6

FERROUS\FOLIC ACID vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

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Official FDA Label for FERROUS\FOLIC ACID

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.