Ferrex 150 Plus


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Generic Name: ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide
(as KORE bik AS id and EYE urn SAK a ride)

What is Ferrex 150 Plus?

Ascorbic acid is found in citrus fruit, tomatoes, potatoes, and leafy vegetables. Ascorbic acid is important for the skin and connective tissues, for normal chemical and hormonal production, and for the immune system.

Iron polysaccharide is a form of the mineral iron. Iron is important for many functions in the body, especially for the transport of oxygen in the blood.

Ascorbic acid is used to treat and prevent vitamin C deficiency.

Iron polysaccharide is used as a dietary supplement, and to prevent and to treat iron deficiencies and iron deficiency anemia.

Ferrex 150 Plus may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about Ferrex 150 Plus?

Do not take more Ferrex 150 Plus than is prescribed for you or than is directed on the package.

Keep this product out of reach of children. Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

Ferrex 150 Plus may decrease the absorption of other medicines. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide if you take any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Ferrex 150 Plus?

If you do not have an iron deficiency, talk to your doctor about the use of Ferrex 150 Plus. Generally, ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide should not be taken chronically by individuals with a normal iron balance.

If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication. Before you take Ferrex 150 Plus, tell your doctor if you have:

  • diabetes
  • hemosiderosis
  • hemolytic anemia
  • hemochromatosis
  • kidney disease or an increased risk of kidney stones
  • if you are on a sodium restricted diet; or
  • if you are allergic to sulfites or tartrazine.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Ferrex 150 Plus is harmful to an unborn baby. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether Ferrex 150 Plus passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take Ferrex 150 Plus?

Keep this product out of reach of children. Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Take this medicine with a full glass of water.

Ferrex 150 Plus may decrease the absorption of other medicines. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking ascorbic acid and iron polysaccharide if you take any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

This medication can cause you to have unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using Ferrex 150 Plus.

Store Ferrex 150 Plus at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do nottake extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose can cause decreased energy, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, tarry stools, weak or rapid pulse, fever, or seizure (convulsions).

What should I avoid while taking Ferrex 150 Plus?

Do not take Ferrex 150 Plus within 2 hours before or after you take any of the following medicines

  • levodopa (Larodopa, Dopar, Sinemet)
  • levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl, others)
  • methyldopa (Aldomet);
  • penicillamine (Cuprimine)
  • antacids (Amphojel, Maalox, Mylanta, Rolaids, Rulox, Tums, and others)
  • a tetracycline antibiotic such as demeclocycline (Declomycin), doxycycline (Adoxa, Doryx, Oracea, Vibramycin), minocycline (Dynacin, Minocin, Solodyn, Vectrin), or tetracycline (Brodspec, Panmycin, Sumycin, Tetracap); or
  • an antibiotic such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro), ofloxacin (Floxin), norfloxacin (Noroxin), levofloxacin (Levaquin), lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), and others.

    • Ferrex 150 Plus may decrease the absorption of the drugs listed above.

    What are the possible side effects of Ferrex 150 Plus?

    Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

    Stop using Ferrex 150 Plus and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

    • fever
    • severe lower back pain
    • painful or difficult urination
    • blood in your urine; or
    • black or dark stools.

    Less serious side effects may include:

    • stomach upset
    • nausea or vomiting
    • diarrhea
    • constipation; or
    • temporary staining of the teeth.

    This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

    What other drugs will affect Ferrex 150 Plus?

    Talk to your doctor before taking Ferrex 150 Plus if you are taking any of the following medicines

  • a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin).
  • an estrogen such as Premarin, Ogen, Estratest, Vivelle, Climara, Estring, Estrace, and others; or
  • an oral birth control pill such as Alesse, Levlen, Ovral, Triphasil, Tri-Levlen, Lo-Ovral, and others.

    • This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with Ferrex 150 Plus. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

    Where can I get more information?

    Your pharmacist can provide more information about Ferrex 150 Plus.

    Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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