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Can Ferrous Sulfite Dosage Be Increased?

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Posted on Sat, 10 May 2014
Question: I am currently taking 1 each 65mg(325mg) ferrous sulfite pills daily. Is it OK to double this pill daily?
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer: best not to double dose Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic The dose normally used is 300mg to 325 mg once a day. It is best up to but not beyond this dose. Increasing the dose beyond this point is associated with increased risk of any side effects. Normally with these medication, the bone marrow starts producing more blood cells within one week though it can take longer for the blood count to increase. I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Can Ferrous Sulfite Dosage Be Increased?

Brief Answer: best not to double dose Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic The dose normally used is 300mg to 325 mg once a day. It is best up to but not beyond this dose. Increasing the dose beyond this point is associated with increased risk of any side effects. Normally with these medication, the bone marrow starts producing more blood cells within one week though it can take longer for the blood count to increase. I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions