Ferrous Sulfate Iron 28 mg
by Rexall · tablet or pill · 60 tablets
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 3 01220 29348 8
- DSLD label 63747
- Serving 1 tablet
Ferrous Sulfate Iron 28 mg by Rexall lists 2 ingredients, 2 with an amount per serving of 1 tablet, such as 104 mg of calcium and 28 mg of iron. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on August 24, 2016.
What is in Ferrous Sulfate Iron 28 mg?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 tablet. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calciumas Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium PhosphateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Carbonate, and Dicalcium Phosphate) | 104 mg | 10% | 52% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). |
| Ironas Ferrous SulfateIron (Form: as Ferrous Sulfate) | 28 mg | 156% | Higher than 92% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 63747 (entered August 24, 2016), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- Its 28 mg of iron is higher than 92% of the 6,910 iron products that print an amount; 459 list more.
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
6 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- Iron Chelate 25 mgNatural Factors same ingredients
- Slow Release Iron21st Century same ingredients
- IronSunshine Naturals same ingredients
- Ferrous SulfateReliable 1 Laboratories same ingredients
- Ferrous Sulfate 325 mgReliable-1 Laboratories same ingredients
- Iron SulfateWindmill Natural Vitamins same ingredients
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Directions: For adults, take one (1) tablet daily, preferably with a meal.
- Warnings
- Tamper resistant: Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
- As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications you take with your health care providers.
- Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under six. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately.
- Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
- Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- No Gluten, no Yeast, no Wheat, no Milk or Milk derivatives, no Lactose, no Sugar, no Preservatives, no Soy, no Artificial Color, no Artificial Flavor, no Sodium.
- Storage
- Store at room temperature and avoid excessive heat.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 63747.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Croscarmellose, Contains <2% of:.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Quality guaranteed.
How many labels does Ferrous Sulfate Iron 28 mg have?
One label is on file, entered on August 24, 2016.
- Label 63747 (current) Entered August 24, 2016 · on the market · 60 tablets · UPC 3 01220 29348 8
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Dolgencorp, LLC (distributor), Goodlettsville, TN. All Rexall products.