| Iron (as as Polysaccharide-Iron)Iron (Form: as Polysaccharide-Iron) Note: elemental | 150 mg | 833% |
Other ingredients: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Polyethylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Croscarmellose Sodium, Titanium Dioxide, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, FD&C Yellow No. 5 Lake, FD&C Red No. 40 Lake, FD&C Red No. 3 Lake, FD&C Blue No. 1 Lake
% Daily Values for: Adults and children 4 or more years of age.
Where this label comes from
An original label of the NIH's Dietary Supplement Label Database, entered there on 25 April 2019, shown here as it was entered. The NIH's record
General information
- Product name
- Ferrex-150
- Brand
- Major
- Barcode (UPC)
- 3 09045 39561 5
- Net contents
- 100 Capsule(s)
- Market status
- On market
- DSLD ID
- 201596
Classification
Label statements
Precautions: All Other: Contains FD&C Yellow No. 5 Lake (Tartrazine) as a color additive.
Formula: Contains: Ferrex 150 Polysaccharide-Iron complex capsules are a product of ferric iron complexed to a low molecular weight polysaccharide. This polysaccharide is a product of extensive hydrolysis of starch.
Formulation: Does NOT Contain: As an organic complex, it contains no free irons.
Precautions: All Other: Contraindications: Ferrex 150 is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the components of this product. Hemochromatosis and hemosiderosis are contraindications in the use of this dietary supplement.
Formula: Contains: Precautions: This product contains FD&C Yellow No. 5 Lake (tartrazine), which may cause allergic-type reactions (including bronchial asthma) in certain susceptible persons.
Precautions: Allergies: Precautions: This product contains FD&C Yellow No. 5 Lake (tartrazine), which may cause allergic-type reactions (including bronchial asthma) in certain susceptible persons.
Precautions: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Although the overall incidence of FD&C Yellow No. 5 Lake (tartrazine) sensitivity in the general population is low, it is frequently seen in patients who also have aspirin hypersensitivity.
Precautions: All Other: The type of anemia and the underlying cause or causes should be determined before initiating supplementation with Ferrex 150. Since the anemia may be a result of a systemic disturbance, such as a recurrent blood loss, the underlying cause or causes should be corrected if possible.
Precautions: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Since oral iron products interfere with absorption of certain antibiotics, these products should not be taken within two hours of each other.
Precautions: Children: As with all oral iron preparations, Ferrex 150 should be stored out of the reach of children to protect against accidental iron poisoning.
Precautions: All Other: Patients should not exceed the recommended dosage unless directed by a physician. Patients should be informed that iron products can cause dark or black stools.
Formula: Contains: Polysaccharide-Iron Complex Capsules
FDA Statement of Identity: Dietary Supplement
Precautions: All Other: Do not use if blister seals are broken
Precautions: All Other: To Report Serious Adverse Effects Call: 800-616-2471
Precautions: Children: Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Precautions: All Other: Adverse reactions: Adverse reactions with iron therapy may include constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dark stool and abdominal pain. Adverse reactions with iron therapy are usually transient. Overdose: The clinical cause of acute iron overdose can be variable. Initial symptoms may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, tarry stools, melena, hematemesis, hypotension, tachycardia, metabolic acidosis, hyperglycemic, dehydration, drowsiness, pallor, cyanosis, lassitude, seizures, shock and coma.
Directions: Dosage and administration: Adults: One or two capsules daily, or as prescribed by a physician.
Precautions: Children: Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children.
Storage: Store at 25(0)C (77(0)F); excursions permitted to 15(0)-30(0)C (59(0)-86(0)F). See USP Controlled Room Temperature.
Brand information
Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, Livonia, MI, USA
Manufactured by: Contract Pharmacal Corp., Hauppauge, NY
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