FerroEss Ferrous Fumarate 210mg Tablets

Feeling constantly drained, dizzy, or short of breath? These are common warning signs of iron deficiency anaemia—a condition where your body lacks enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen effectively. FerroEss 210mg Tablets provide an effective, clinically proven medical treatment designed to replenish depleted iron stores and get your health back on track. Please ensure you have spoken to a healthcare professional before starting this medication.

Each tablet contains 210mg of Ferrous Fumarate, which yields approximately 68mg of highly absorbable elemental iron. Unlike standard high-street supplements that only offer maintenance doses, FerroEss is a therapeutic-strength medicine engineered to treat existing deficiencies safely and efficiently under clinical guidance.

Why Choose Ferrous Fumarate?

Iron supplements come in several chemical forms. FerroEss utilises Ferrous Fumarate, an organic iron salt. Clinical data shows that ferrous salts are highly soluble and easily processed by the human body. This organic compound is generally preferred because it releases iron ions reliably within the duodenum (the upper part of the small intestine), ensuring maximum absorption into your system with fewer drops in efficacy.

100% Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly

Finding high-strength clinical iron treatments that align with a plant-based lifestyle can be challenging, as many traditional tablet formulations rely on animal-derived binders like gelatin. FerroEss 210mg tablets are completely free from animal products, utilising plant-based stabilisers like microcrystalline cellulose and starch to deliver your treatment ethically without compromising on medical quality.

Directions

Always take this medicine exactly as instructed by your doctor, pharmacist, or the product packaging.

• Adults and Children over 12: Take ONE tablet daily, or as directed by your health professional.

• How to take: Swallow the tablet whole with water.

• Important: Consult your health professional before taking FerroEss 210mg Tablets. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

Side Effects

Like all medicines, FerroEss can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.

• Very Common/Common Side Effects: Darkening of the stool or black-coloured faeces (this is entirely harmless and normal when taking iron), mild nausea, stomach upset, heartburn, constipation, or diarrhoea.

• Managing Side Effects: If gastrointestinal side effects bother you, taking your dose with food can significantly alleviate symptoms. If side effects persist or worsen, consult our pharmacist.

Important Warnings & Precautions

Before taking FerroEss 210mg tablets, speak to our pharmacist or your GP if you:

• Suffer from any form of anaemia not caused by iron deficiency.

• Have a history of stomach ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), or intestinal narrowing.

• Have been diagnosed with an iron overload disorder (such as haemochromatosis).

• Are receiving regular blood transfusions.

⚠️ CRITICAL SAFETY WARNING: This product contains iron, which can be highly toxic and dangerous to young children if consumed accidentally. An overdose can be fatal. Always store this medication securely out of the sight and reach of children.

Food, Drink, and Medicine Interactions

• Do not take these tablets at the same time as tea, coffee, milk, or eggs, as the tannins, calcium, and proteins in these items heavily reduce iron absorption. Leave a gap of at least 2 hours.

• Medication Gaps: Iron can interfere with other medications. Leave a minimum 2-hour window between taking FerroEss and medications such as tetracycline/quinolone antibiotics, antacids (indigestion remedies), calcium supplements, or levothyroxine.

Ingredients

• Active Nutrient: Ferrous Fumarate. Each tablet contains 210mg Ferrous Fumarate, equivalent to approximately 68.25mg elemental Iron (486% NRV).

• Other Ingredients: Purified Talc, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Crosslinked Sodium carboxy Methyl Cellulose, Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Polyvinyl Polypyrrolidone, Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide Yellow, Iron Oxide Red, Iron Oxide Black.

• Free From: Wheat, Maize, Dairy products, Lactose, Sugar, Yeast, Gluten, Soya, Preservatives and Flavours.

Storage Instructions

• Store in a cool, dark, and dry place.

• Protect the tablets from direct light.

• Store in the original container below 25°C.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FerroEss suitable for a vegan or vegetarian diet? Yes. The ingredients on the packaging confirm that FerroEss is completely free from dairy, lactose, and animal-derived components, making it ideal for vegans and vegetarians.

Can I take this supplement if I am pregnant? You must consult your health professional (GP, pharmacist, or midwife) before taking FerroEss 210mg tablets if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Will this product turn my stool black? Yes, it is very common for iron supplements to cause stools to look darker or black. This is simply harmless, unabsorbed iron leaving the body and is completely normal.