Let's take a minute to talk about your medication. 

This is ferrous sulfate, and it is an iron supplement. You use it when your body does not have enough iron. You may hear this condition referred to as 'anemia.'  

You should take this medicine by mouth and preferably after a meal.  It is very important to take it as directed on the label, or as directed by your doctor. You should never take more than the recommended dose. You should only give this medicine to a child if their doctor tells you to.

Most people tolerate this medicine well. It can cause some side effects like nausea or constipation. These effects are normal and may be reduced by taking each dose with food. If these or other side effects worry you, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. 

You should know that accidental overdose of iron products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children. Therefore, you must keep this product out of the reach of children. Also, you should keep it in the original container.

If you take other medicines, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you need to take them several hours apart from this medicine. Also, women who are pregnant or nursing a baby should talk to their doctors before using this medicine.

For best results with ferrous sulfate, talk to your health care provider to understand your iron needs.