Since 1826.
Tired blood. Two words that describe what SSS Tonic was born to fix.
200 years in African American households. 18mg iron plus B vitamins. 20 fl oz.
Ships within 1 to 2 business days from our pharmacy. Free shipping on subscriptions and orders over $50.
The protocol.
- Take recommended dose daily, typically 2 tablespoons
- Take with or after food to minimize stomach sensitivity
- Do not take within 2 hours of thyroid medication or antibiotics
- Increase water and fiber intake. Iron supplements can cause constipation.
Safe for. Use with caution.
Safe for
- Iron deficiency fatigue in women, teens, and older adults
- General weakness and low energy linked to poor iron levels
- Long term daily wellness maintenance
Use with caution
- Consult Fairview before use if taking prescription medications, particularly thyroid medication or antibiotics
- Have iron levels checked after 60 days of consistent use
- May cause constipation. Increase fiber and water intake.
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Why this still exists at Fairview.
SSS Tonic has been made since 1826. It predates the Civil War, Reconstruction, the Great Migration, and every era of American history, and it has been a consistent fixture in African American households through all of it. Not because of advertising. Because of results passed down from mother to daughter, grandmother to granddaughter, across two centuries of families who said this works.
The formula delivers 18mg of iron per dose, a clinically meaningful amount, combined with B vitamins that support the energy metabolism iron needs to function. The sweet, syrupy base makes it dramatically easier to take than chalky iron tablets that cause digestive upset and often get abandoned.
Iron deficiency is one of the most under diagnosed conditions in women and older adults. The tiredness it causes is real. SSS Tonic has addressed it for 200 years.
SSS Tonic has been a staple in many of the families I serve for generations, and I respect that tradition because the clinical basis is real. Iron deficiency causes genuine fatigue, brain fog, and weakness, and the 18mg iron dose combined with B vitamins is a legitimate therapeutic amount. The liquid format is actually preferable for some people who absorb iron poorly from tablets. Have your iron levels checked periodically.
Dr. Mike Acheampong, PharmD, MPH. Fairview Pharmacy, Hattiesburg, MS.
Questions, answered.
Is this the original formula, or a modern reformulation?
This is the original formulation. Fairview sources every heritage product direct from the manufacturer to confirm authenticity. We do not stock relabeled or reformulated alternatives. If you have been using this product for decades, this is the same one you remember.
How soon will my order ship?
Orders ship within 1 to 2 business days from our pharmacy in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. You will receive a tracking number once your package leaves the pharmacy. Free shipping on orders over $50.
What is your return policy?
Unopened products in their original sealed packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery for a refund. For safety reasons, opened products are not returnable. If something arrives damaged or incorrect, contact us within 7 days and we will make it right.
Can I take this with my prescription medications?
Some heritage products, particularly the iron containing tonics and any product with alcohol, can interact with prescription medications. We strongly recommend a free pharmacist consultation before ordering if you take any prescription medication. Call or use the Ask the Pharmacist form on the site.
Is this safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Heritage remedies vary in pregnancy safety. Topical products like Bag Balm and Bactine are generally considered safe. Iron tonics and any product containing alcohol require physician guidance during pregnancy. Before ordering during pregnancy or breastfeeding, please request a free pharmacist consultation so we can review your specific product.
Build the medicine cabinet your family deserves.
Heritage remedies were never meant to stand alone. Most families build out their medicine cabinet across the four sub categories: cough and chest, pain and muscle, tonics, and skin and wound. Combine 3 to 4 products to clear the $50 free shipping threshold.