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IRON W/VITAMINS (FERREX 28) TB MULTI 28 DAY
| NDC | Mfr | Size | Str | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51991-0588-28 | BRECKENRIDGE | 28 | . | NA |
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Description
DESCRIPTION Ferrex™ 28 Tablets for oral administration to provide 28-day iron supplement therapy. Each maroon film-coated tablet contains: Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) .................................... 140 mg Vitamin C Ascorbic Acid (as Calcium Ascorbate)................... 60 mg Threonic Acid (as Calcium Threonate) .................. 0.8 mg Folic Acid, USP ........................................................ 1 mg Vitamin B 12 (Cyanocobalamin) ................................10 mcg Iron (as Ferrous Asparto Glycinate) .......................... 70 mg Iron (as Ferrous Fumarate)........................................ 81 mg Succinic Acid.......................................................... 150 mg Inactive Ingredients: Citric Acid, Croscarmellose Sodium, Crospovidone, Dicalcium Phosphate, FD&C Blue No. 1 Lake, FD&C Red No. 40 Lake, FD&C Yellow No. 6 Lake This product contains FD&C Yellow No. 6 Lake as a color additive. , Hypromellose, Magnesium Silicate, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Mineral Oil, Pharmaceutical Glaze, Polyethylene Glycol, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Silica, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Soy Polysaccharide, Stearic Acid and Titanium Dioxide. Allergen: Contains Soy. Each blue film-coated tablet contains: Succinic Acid..................................................... 150 mg Inactive Ingredients: Croscarmellose Sodium, Crospovidone, Dicalcium Phosphate, FD&C Blue No. 1 Lake, Hypromellose, Magnesium Silicate, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Mineral Oil, Silica, Soy Polysaccharide, Stearic Acid, Titanium Dioxide and Triacetin. Allergen: Contains Soy.
How Supplied
HOW SUPPLIED Ferrex™ 28 Tablets are available as 21 maroon active tablets debossed "B 586" and 7 blue absorption period tablets debossed "B 587". Supplied in packages of 28 tablets each containing 4 child-resistant blisters of 7 tablets. NDC 51991-588-28. KEEP THIS AND ALL MEDICATIONS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL OVERDOSE, SEEK PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE OR CONTACT A POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY. Storage and Handling Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). See USP Controlled Room Temperature. Protect from light and moisture. Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container with a child-resistant closure as defined in the USP/NF.
Indications & Usage
INDICATIONS AND USAGE For the nutritional supplementation of anemias responsive to oral iron, such as hypochromic anemia associated with pregnancy, chronic or acute blood loss, dietary restriction, metabolic disease and post-surgical convalescence.
Dosage and Administration
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Usual adult dose is 1 tablet daily, or as directed by a physician. Ferrex™ 28 supplies a 28 day course of iron supplementation that consists of 21 maroon active tablets and 7 blue absorption period tablets. Take 1 maroon tablet daily for 21 days, followed by 1 blue tablet daily for 7 days. After 28 tablets have been taken, a new course may be started if prescribed.