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Ferrex 150 Forte
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Ferrex 150 Forte

Generic name:iron, folic acid, and cyanocobalamin
Dosage form: capsule
Drug classes:Iron products, Vitamin and mineral combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 21, 2022.

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Ferrex 150 Forte Description

Ferrex™ 150 Forte Capsules are a highly water soluble complex of iron/low molecular weight polysaccharide and vitamins.

Each Ferrex™ 150 Forte Capsule contains:

Elemental Iron (as Polysaccharide Iron)150 mg
Folic Acid1 mg
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)25 mcg

Inactive Ingredients: Citric Acid, Croscarmellose Sodium, Dicalcium Phosphate, FD&C Blue No.1 Lake, FD&C Red No. 40 Lake, Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Stearic Acid and Titanium Dioxide.

Ferrex 150 Forte Dosage and Administration

Usual adult dosage is 1 capsule daily, or as directed by a physician.

Indications and Usage for Ferrex 150 Forte

Ferrex™ 150 Forte is indicated for the dietary management of iron deficiency anemia and/or nutritional megaloblastic anemias.

Contraindications

Ferrex™ 150 Forte is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the components of this product. Hemochromatosis and hemosiderosis are contraindications to iron supplementation.

Warning

Folic Acid alone is improper therapy in the treatment of pernicious anemia and other megaloblastic anemias where vi...