Wampole Ferrous Gluconate

This product is Wampole Ferrous Gluconate, a brand of iron supplement manufactured by Wampole Laboratories. It falls under the category of oral iron medications, typically prescribed to treat or prevent iron deficiency anemia.

Key features

• Form: Liquid oral solution (typically a dark syrup or elixir)
• Active ingredient: Ferrous gluconate (iron salt), usually providing 220 mg per 5 mL (equivalent to 60 mg elemental iron)
• Dosage forms: Usually available in 120 mL bottles (enough for a typical prescription course)
• Flavor: Often includes a sweetener (e.g., sucrose or aspartame) and a flavor (e.g., cherry or orange) to improve palatability
• Usage: Prescribed to increase iron levels in patients with iron deficiency, often due to poor diet, pregnancy, or chronic blood loss