Iron in Baby Food

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Food Serving Iron (mg)
Cereal
Barley Cereal, Prepared with Whole Milk 1 oz 3.5
High Protein Cereal, Prepared with Whole Milk 1 oz 3.44
Mixed Cereal, Prepared with Whole Milk 1 oz 2.96
Oatmeal, Prepared with Whole Milk 1 oz 3.44
Rice Cereal, Prepared with Whole Milk 1 oz 3.46
Fruit
Applesauce 1 oz 0.06
Bananas with Tapioca 1 oz 0.08
Peaches 1 oz 0.06
Pears 1 oz 0.07
Prunes 1 jar 0.28
Meat
Chicken Sticks 1 jar 1.11
Chicken 1 oz 0.28
Ham 1 jar 0.72
Lamb 1 jar 1.18
Meat Sticks 1 jar 0.98
Turkey 1 jar 0.48
Turkey Sticks 1 jar 0.88
Vegetables
Butternut Squash & Corn 1 jar 0.45
Carrots 1 tbsp 0.05
Corn, Creamed 1 tbsp 0.04
Green Beans 1 tbsp 0.16
Mixed Vegetables 1 tbsp 0.06
Squash 1 oz 0.09
Sweet Potatoes 1 tbsp 0.05
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Pretzels 1 pretzel 0.23
Teething Biscuits 1 biscuit 0.39
Zwieback 1 piece 0.04
Junior Meals
Broccoli & Chicken 1 jar 0.84
Carrots & Beef, Strained 1 jar 0.57
Chicken Noodle 1 oz 0.11
Macaroni & Cheese 1 jar 0.51
Macaroni & Tomato & Beef 1 oz 0.1
Ravioli, Cheese Filled, with Tomato Sauce 1 piece 0.06
Spaghetti & Tomato & Meat 1 oz 0.15
Turkey & Rice 1 oz 0.11
Vegetables & Beef 1 tbsp 0.06
Vegetables & Chicken 1 tbsp 0.05
Vegetables & Ham 1 tbsp 0.04
Vegetables & Noodles & Turkey 1 jar 0.44
Vegetables & Turkey 1 cup 0.92
Beverages
Infant Formula 1 oz 0.36
Apple Juice 1 jar 0.72
Orange Juice 1 jar 0.22
Dessert
Custard Pudding 1 tbsp 0.03
Peach Cobbler 1 oz 0.03
Tropical Fruit, Dessert 1 oz 0.07
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Important Safety Information

WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. KEEP THIS PRODUCT OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

Warning

Folic acid alone is improper therapy in the treatment of pernicious anemia and other megaloblastic anemias where vitamin B12 is deficient.

Precautions

Administration of Drug
  • General: Take 2 hours after meals. Do not exceed recommended dose. Discontinue use if symptoms of intolerance appear. The type of anemia and underlying cause or causes should be determined before starting therapy with Ferralet® 90 tablets. Ensure Hgb, Hct, reticulocyte count are determined before starting therapy and periodically thereafter during prolonged treatment. Periodically review therapy to determine if it needs to be continued without change or if a dose change is indicated. This product contains FD&C Yellow No. 5 (tartrazine) which may cause allergic type reactions (including bronchial asthma) in certain susceptible persons. Although the overall incidence of FD&C Yellow No. 5 (tartrazine) sensitivity in the general population is low, it is frequently seen in patients who also have aspirin hypersensitivity.
  • Folic Acid: Folic acid in doses above 0.1 mg daily may obscure pernicious anemia in that hematologic remission can occur while neurological manifestations remain progressive. Pernicious anemia should be excluded before using these products since folic acid may mask the symptoms of pernicious anemia.
  • Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.
  • Geriatric Use: Dosing for elderly patients should be cautious. Due to the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy, dosing should start at the lower end of the dosing range.

This material is intended to provide basic information. Patients should discuss all medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment with their healthcare provider.

Please see full Prescribing Information

Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 2007. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 20. Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page, http://www.ars.usda.gov/ba/bhnrc/ndl. All values are approximate. Actual iron content is subject to manufacturing, preparation, and natural variation.