Ferrex-150
Ferrex-150 is an iron supplement that provides elemental iron to help treat or prevent iron deficiency anemia. It is typically prescribed when dietary iron intake is insufficient or when the body requires additional iron due to conditions such as pregnancy, blood loss, or certain medical conditions affecting iron absorption.
Ferrex-150 is an oral iron supplement used to treat and prevent iron deficiency anemia by replenishing iron levels in the body.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 405074
- Generic
- Ferrex-150
- Class
- brand-name
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- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Treatment and prevention of iron deficiency anemia, iron deficiency due to pregnancy, malnutrition, or blood loss, and conditions where increased iron intake is needed such as during pregnancy, heavy menstrual bleeding, or recovery from surgery.
Ferrex-150 contains elemental iron that replaces depleted iron stores in the body. Iron is essential for producing hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. By increasing available iron, the medication helps restore normal red blood cell production and oxygen transport.
Take on an empty stomach with water or juice (unless stomach upset occurs, then take with food). Avoid taking with calcium, antacids, or certain antibiotics as they can reduce absorption. Common side effects include constipation, dark stools, nausea, and stomach upset. Keep out of reach of children as iron overdose can be serious. Follow dosing instructions carefully and have iron levels monitored as directed by your healthcare provider.
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