Ferrous Sulfate Liquid
by Rugby · liquid · 1 pint
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 3 05361 15516 2
- DSLD label 201271
- Serving 1 tsp (5 mL)
Ferrous Sulfate Liquid by Rugby lists one ingredient: 44 mg of iron per serving of 1 tsp. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on April 25, 2019.
What is in Ferrous Sulfate Liquid?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 tsp. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 Calories | ||
| Total Carbohydrates | 1.5 g | 1% | 73% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g). |
| Sugar | 1.5 g | 68% of 11,807 products listing sugar give more (median 2 g). | |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 1% | 76% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg). |
| Ironas Ferrous SulfateIron (Form: as Ferrous Sulfate) | 44 mg | 244% | Higher than 97% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 201271 (entered April 25, 2019), 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 44 mg of iron is higher than 97% of the 6,910 iron products that print an amount; 235 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.
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: Mix with water or fruit juice to avoid temporary staining of the teeth; do not mix with milk or wine-based vehicles. Adults and children 12 years of age and over: 1 teaspoonful daily, or as directed by a physician. Children under 12 years of age: Consult a physician.
- Close cap tightly after use.
- Warnings
- Warnings: Do not exceed recommended dosage. The treatment of any anemic condition should be under the advice and supervision of a physician. Occasional gastrointestinal discomfort (such as nausea) may be minimized by taking with meals and by beginning with smaller doses, gradually increasing to the recommended dose. May cause constipation or diarrhea, or temporary staining of the teeth.
- Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children younger than 6 years of age. Keep this product out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately.
- Drug interaction precaution: Since oral iron products interfere with the absorption of tetracycline antibiotics, these products should not be taken within two hours of each other.
- Tamper evident: Do not use is safety seal under cap is broken or missing
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Alcohol free
- Storage
- Store at room temperature 15(0)-30(0)C (59(0)-86(0)F).
Source: label statements in DSLD label 201271.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: purified Water, Corn Syrup, Sugar, Contains less than 2% of the following:.
How many labels does Ferrous Sulfate Liquid have?
One label is on file, entered on April 25, 2019.
- Label 201271 (current) Entered April 25, 2019 · on the market · 1 pint · UPC 3 05361 15516 2
DSLD also links this label to: Ferrous Sulfate Elixir (image difference, same product).
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Rugby Laboratories (distributor), Livonia, MI. All Rugby products.