Niferex-150 Forte (Polysaccharide-Iron Complex Capsules) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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Niferex-150 Forte

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niferex® -150 forte Capsules
(ferrous asparto glycinate and polysaccharide iron) Complex

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Each powder-filled capsule for oral administration contains:

Iron
  Sumalate™* (elemental iron)............................. 50 mg
  Polysaccharide iron (elemental iron)...................100 mg
Succinic acid ....................................................... 50 mg
Vitamin C as Ester-C®†
  Ascorbic acid (as calcium ascorbate).................. 60 mg
  Threonic acid (as calcium threonate).................. 0.8 mg
Folic Acid, USP.................................................... 1 mg
Vitamin B₁₂ (cyanocobalamin).............................. 25 mcg

What are the precautions when taking polysaccharide-iron complex capsules (Niferex-150 Forte)?

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before taking this medication, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: iron overload disorder (e.g., hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis).

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: use/abuse of alcohol, liver problems, stomach/intestinal problems (e.g., ulcer, colitis).

If your brand of iron supplement also contains folic acid, be sure to tell your doctor or pharmacist if...

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* Sumalate™ (ferrous asparto glycinate) is a trademark of Albion International, Inc., Clearfield, Utah. U.S. patent pending.
† Ester-C® is a patented pharmaceutical grade material consisting of calcium ascorbate and calcium threonate. Ester-C® is a licensed trademark of Zila Nutraceuticals, Inc.

Inactive Ingredients: citric acid, D&C Red No. 28, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, gelatin, magnesium stearate, malic acid, modified food starch, pharmaceutical glaze, silicon dioxide, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbic acid, and titanium dioxide.

What are the precautions when taking polysaccharide-iron complex capsules (Niferex-150 Forte)?

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: use/abuse of alcohol, liver problems, stomach/intestinal problems (e.g., ulcer, colitis).

If your brand of iron supplement also contains folic acid, be sure to tell your doctor or pharmacist if...

Read All Potential Precautions of Niferex-150 Forte »

Last reviewed on RxList: 8/15/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.