Ferrous Gluconate

Mechanism-of-action class: Electrolyte Activity.

• Prenatal and Postnatal prescriptive Folic Acid

Usual adult dose is 1 tablet once or twice daily or as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.

WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under age 6. Keep this product out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately.

Recent PubMed references pinned to Ferrous Gluconate as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

• Copper gluconate drives adherent-invasive Escherichia coli LF82 into a viable-but-non-culturable state: Mechanisms of persistence and susceptibility.
  Microbiological research · 2026 · An Z, Hu L, Zhao L, et al.
  PMID 41619420DOI 10.1016/j.micres.2026.128457
• Ferrous gluconate-loaded sodium alginate hydrogel facilitates ferroptosis in Streptococcus hemolyticus and cures Streptococcal infections.
  International journal of biological macromolecules · 2025 · Yao L, Xiang F, Peng S, et al.
  PMID 40651645DOI 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.145900
• A Novel Approach for Facial Slimming Using Injectable Ascorbic Acid and Ferrous Gluconate: A Case Report.
  The Journal of craniofacial surgery · 2025 · Yi KH, Wan J, Yoon SE, et al.
  PMID 40459589DOI 10.1097/SCS.0000000000011244
• A pilot study on secondary anemia in "frailty" patients treated with Ferric Sodium EDTA in combination with vitamin C, folic acid, copper gluconate, zinc gluconate and selenomethionine: safety of treatment explored by HRV non-linear analysis as predictive factor of cardiovascular tolerability.
  European review for medical and pharmacological sciences · 2020 · Marchitto N, Curcio A, Iannarelli N, et al.
  PMID 32744704DOI 10.26355/eurrev_202007_22280
• Distinct biotite-weathering activities of Arthrobacter pascens F74 under different contact conditions.
  Journal of basic microbiology · 2020 · Sun Y, Wang Y, Li L, et al.
  PMID 31840843DOI 10.1002/jobm.201900518
• Combined iron and zinc supplementation improves haematologic status of pregnant women in Upper West Region of Ghana.
  Ghana medical journal · 2012 · Saaka M
  PMID 23661841
• Effect of prenatal zinc supplementation on birthweight.
  Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2009 · Saaka M, Oosthuizen J, Beatty S, et al.
  PMID 19902797DOI 10.3329/jhpn.v27i5.3638
• Demonstrating zinc and iron bioavailability from intrinsically labeled microencapsulated ferrous fumarate and zinc gluconate Sprinkles in young children.
  The Journal of nutrition · 2006 · Zlotkin SH, Schauer C, Owusu Agyei S, et al.
  PMID 16549451DOI 10.1093/jn/136.4.920

The 10 most recently updated of 28 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Ferrous Gluconate as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.

• Nutritional Educational Program On Therapy in Iron Deficiency Anemia
  Active not recruiting · Interventional · 150 enrolled · Hawler Medical University
  NCT06642337updated 2026-04-07
• South African Paediatric Surgical Outcomes Study 2
  Completed · Phase 4 · Interventional · 755 enrolled · University of Cape Town
  NCT05681871updated 2025-09-18
• The Efficacy of Minayo Iron-rich Yeast Drink With SOD on Female Nutritional Anemia, Skin Condition and Qi-blood Deficiency Syndrome
  Completed · Interventional · 11 enrolled · Hangzhou Agile Groups Network Technology Co., Ltd.
  NCT06066151updated 2025-09-15
• The Efficacy of Minayo Iron-rich Nutritional Gummies on Female Anemia, Skin Condition and Qi-blood Deficiency Syndrome
  Completed · Interventional · 36 enrolled · Hangzhou Agile Groups Network Technology Co., Ltd.
  NCT06869824updated 2025-07-03
• Iron Prehabilitation in Endometrial Cancer
  Completed · Phase 4 · Interventional · 156 enrolled · National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
  NCT06049693updated 2024-03-29
• Lactoferrin With Ferrous Gluconate Versus Ferrous Gluconate in Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy
  Completed · Phase 4 · Interventional · 40 enrolled · Ain Shams University
  NCT06252103updated 2024-02-09
• Strategies to Reduce Iron Deficiency
  Completed · Interventional · 702 enrolled · Westat
  NCT02245321updated 2023-12-06
• Study of Roxadustat (FG-4592) to Correct Anemia in Newly Initiated Dialysis Participants Not on Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agent Treatment
  Completed · Phase 2 · Interventional · 60 enrolled · Kyntra Bio
  NCT01414075updated 2021-10-01
• Iron Depletion and Replacement in Blood Donors
  Completed · Interventional · 197 enrolled · Memorial Blood Centers, Minnesota
  NCT01752413updated 2021-09-28
• Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Ferrlecit in the Maintenance Dosing in Hemodialysis Patients.
  Terminated · Phase 4 · Interventional · 112 enrolled · Sanofi
  NCT00223938updated 2021-06-24

Frequently asked questions

How does Ferrous Gluconate work?

Mechanism-of-action class: Electrolyte Activity.

What is Ferrous Gluconate used for?

According to FDA labeling, Ferrous Gluconate carries indications including: Prenatal and Postnatal prescriptive Folic Acid. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.

What class of drug is Ferrous Gluconate?

Ferrous Gluconate is classified as Iron bivalent, oral preparations, Electrolyte Activity, Increased Erythroid Cell Production.

What are the brand names for Ferrous Gluconate?

Ferrous Gluconate is marketed under brand names including Ferate, Fergon.