Iron Polysaccharide Plus
Hemocyte Plus is an iron supplement designed to help treat or prevent iron deficiency anemia. It contains iron along with supporting nutrients to promote healthy red blood cell production. This medication is typically prescribed or recommended for patients with low iron levels, including those with anemia from various causes such as pregnancy, blood loss, or dietary insufficiency.
Hemocyte Plus is an iron supplement used to treat and prevent iron deficiency anemia by supporting healthy red blood cell production.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1087396
- Generic
- Hemocyte Plus
- Class
- brand-name
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- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Hemocyte Plus is used to treat iron deficiency anemia and prevent iron deficiency in patients at risk, including those with inadequate dietary iron intake, pregnancy, heavy menstrual bleeding, or recovery from surgery or illness that may have depleted iron stores.
As an iron supplement, Hemocyte Plus provides elemental iron that serves as a building block for hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. The 'Plus' formulation may include additional ingredients like vitamin C to enhance iron absorption or other hematinic agents to support red blood cell production.
Iron supplements should be taken as directed, typically with water or juice on an empty stomach for best absorption (though stomach upset may necessitate taking with food). Common side effects may include constipation, dark stools, nausea, or stomach upset. Do not take iron supplements without medical supervision if you have certain conditions such as hemochromatosis, chronic liver disease, or a history of ulcers. Keep out of reach of children, as iron overdose can be dangerous.
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