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SODIUM FERROUS: 118 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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118
Total FAERS Reports
18 (15.3%)
Deaths Reported
57
Hospitalizations
118
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
6
Life-Threatening
3
Disabilities

Active Ingredient: SODIUM FERROUS CITRATE ·

First Report: 20130913 · Latest Report: 20250307

What Are the Most Common SODIUM FERROUS Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Exposure during pregnancy
20 reports (16.9%)
#2 Most Reported
Nausea
13 reports (11.0%)
#3 Most Reported
Anaemia
13 reports (11.0%)

All SODIUM FERROUS Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Exposure during pregnancy 20 17.0% 0 1
Anaemia 13 11.0% 1 12
Nausea 13 11.0% 2 10
Cardiac failure 10 8.5% 6 5
Diarrhoea 9 7.6% 2 6
Hepatic function abnormal 9 7.6% 3 4
Decreased appetite 8 6.8% 1 6
Pneumonia 8 6.8% 2 7
Vomiting 8 6.8% 2 6
Pyrexia 7 5.9% 2 5
Respiratory failure 7 5.9% 6 1
Caesarean section 6 5.1% 0 1
Live birth 6 5.1% 0 0
Agitation 5 4.2% 5 0
Iron deficiency anaemia 5 4.2% 1 4
Malaise 5 4.2% 1 3
Procedural failure 5 4.2% 5 0
Renal impairment 5 4.2% 0 4

Who Reports SODIUM FERROUS Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 56.7% female, 43.3% male. Average age: 65.5 years. Most reports from: JP. View detailed demographics →

Is SODIUM FERROUS Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2013 1 1 0
2014 2 0 0
2015 10 1 9
2016 6 1 4
2017 7 1 2
2018 14 0 11
2019 15 5 5
2020 2 0 2
2021 7 1 5
2022 19 7 7
2023 2 0 1
2024 2 0 0
2025 2 0 2

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What Is SODIUM FERROUS Used For?

IndicationReports
Product used for unknown indication 37
Anaemia 34
Iron deficiency anaemia 16

SODIUM FERROUS vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

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Official FDA Label for SODIUM FERROUS

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.