Ferrous sulfate

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KindAPI
ClassHematinic — oral iron salt
SynonymsFerrous sulphate heptahydrate, Iron(II) sulfate, Dried ferrous sulfate
Common uses / formsTablet, film/sugar-coated tablet, oral drops, syrup, combination with folic acid
PropertiesWater-soluble; ~20% elemental iron (heptahydrate); readily oxidises to ferric (green→yellow-brown); acidic
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP, IP
Sourcing originsChina, India
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$ (< $10 / kg)
Indicative lead timeshort (30–50 days)
NotesOxidation-prone — protect from moisture/air; staining; often coated to mask taste
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

Related substances (Hematinic — oral iron salt)

Ferrous fumarate · Ferrous gluconate

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Ferrous sulfate — sourcing profile (API) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/a-ferrous-sulfate.html