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Preparation:
 Ferrous gluconate is prepared by treating hot solution of ferrous sulfate

with hot solution of calcium gluconate.
Uses:
 Ferrous gluconate is classified as hematinic and is employed orally or by

injection in iron deficiency anemia.
Dose:
 300 mg three times/day. It causes less gastric distress than other ferrous

salts.

Glucuronic Acid

Occurrence:
 It occurs naturally as a component of many gums, mucilages,

hemicelluloses and in the mucopolysaccharide portion of a number of
glycoproteins.
 It exhibits aldehydic & acidic properties.
Preparation:
 Glucuronic acid is prepared by enzymatic oxidation of glucose.

Glucuronic acid

Uses:
 Relief of certain arthritic conditions. A possible rationale is based upon the

fact that it is an Important component of cartilage, nerve sheath, joint
capsule tendon, joint fluid and intercellular cement substances.
Doses:

500 mg - 1 g, orally 4 times a day, or 3-5 ml of a 10% buffered solution I.M
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