The Ferrous Sulfate Elixir, cataloged under National Stock Number 6505-01-073-9540, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6505 (Drugs and Biologicals) of the Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment group. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 5 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6505-01-073-9540 |
| Item Name | Ferrous Sulfate Elixir |
| FSC / FSG | 6505 / 65 — Drugs and Biologicals |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Administration | ORAL |
| Primary Container Content Quantity | 16.000 FLUID OUNCES |
| Primary Container Type | BOTTLE |
| Active Medicament Medicinal Strength | 44.000 MILLIGRAMS FERROUS SULFATE PER MILLILITER |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| FEOSOL ELIXIR | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| NDC00005-3276-37 | 5/9 Secondary reference American Cyanamid Co Lederle Laboratories Div |
| NDC49692-0940-56 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| NDC00364-7193-16 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Henry Schein, Inc. |
| NDC00364-7193-16 | 5/9 Secondary reference Schein Henry Inc |
NSN 6505-01-073-9540 is a Ferrous Sulfate Elixir, classified under FSC 6505, Drugs and Biologicals. Status: active.
Key specifications for 6505-01-073-9540: Administration: ORAL; Primary Container Content Quantity: 16.000 FLUID OUNCES; Primary Container Type: BOTTLE; Active Medicament Medicinal Strength: 44.000 MILLIGRAMS FERROUS SULFATE PER MILLILITER. 4 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.