Ferrous

Common brands: Ferrum Sulphuricum, Lasix, Vitamin D, Acid Reducer, Aspirin 325

Top reporter: Boiron

Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Loop Diuretic [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]Proton Pump Inhibitor [EPC]Vitamin C [EPC]
48,897
Total Reports
21,776
Serious Reports
5,517
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (11.28%)

Patient Demographics

Male
16,952
Female
28,272

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Ferrous.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 FATIGUE 3,424
6.4%
2 DIARRHOEA 3,186
5.9%
3 NAUSEA 2,815
5.2%
4 DYSPNOEA 2,807
5.2%
5 DEATH 2,393
4.4%
6 OFF LABEL USE 2,375
4.4%
7 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 2,093
3.9%
8 ANAEMIA 2,008
3.7%
9 HEADACHE 1,996
3.7%
10 PNEUMONIA 1,990
3.7%
11 ASTHENIA 1,955
3.6%
12 PAIN 1,938
3.6%
13 DIZZINESS 1,916
3.6%
14 VOMITING 1,826
3.4%
15 FALL 1,806
3.4%
16 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 1,555
2.9%
17 CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 1,464
2.7%
18 WEIGHT DECREASED 1,419
2.6%
19 MALAISE 1,367
2.5%
20 COUGH 1,325
2.5%
21 RENAL FAILURE 1,320
2.5%
22 PYREXIA 1,312
2.4%
23 ARTHRALGIA 1,288
2.4%
24 DECREASED APPETITE 1,260
2.3%
25 URINARY TRACT INFECTION 1,210
2.2%
26 CONSTIPATION 1,204
2.2%
27 HYPOTENSION 1,171
2.2%
28 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 1,134
2.1%
29 HAEMOGLOBIN DECREASED 1,116
2.1%
30 GASTROINTESTINAL HAEMORRHAGE 1,108
2.1%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.