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Ferrous Fumerate + Folic Acid

An iron and folic acid combination tablet used to prevent and treat iron-deficiency anaemia and folic acid deficiency.

Clinical information

Common uses

  • prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anaemia
  • folic acid deficiency
  • daily supplementation during pregnancy (WHO recommendation)

Pregnancy: recommended daily in pregnancy to prevent anaemia, low birth weight and preterm birth

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (eMLW), ferrous salt + folic acid entry; WHO ELENA, daily iron and folic acid supplementation during pregnancy, who.int (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations4

Brand nameDosage formStrengthImporterCategory
Ferrous Fumerate + Folic AcidTablet1500mcgPOM
Ferrous salt+ folic acidTabletequivalent to 60 mg iron + 400 mcgPOM
Ferrous salt+ folic acidTabletequivalent to 60 mg ironPOM
Ferrous salt+ folic acidOral solutionequivalent to 25 mg elemental iron [as sulphate]/mLPOM
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