Brand name: Ferofit
Generic name: Ferrous Fumarate
Used for: Treating iron deficiency and preventing anemia
Availability: Brand Ferofit (Pharmaris Canada Inc.) 300 mg (300 mg of Ferrous Fumarate provides 100 mg of elemental iron).
How Ferrous Fumarate Works
Ferrous Fumarate is the active ingredient in Ferofit; it is a drug used to treat low iron levels and prevent anemia. It works by providing the elemental iron necessary for the production of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. It raises iron stores and helps restore healthy red blood cell function. Ferrous Fumarate is prescribed to individuals with iron deficiency and to those who have increased iron requirements. It has proven effective when combined with a healthy diet and exercise.
Ferrous Fumarate: Possible side effects
Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you experience severe or bothersome side effects. Most side effects are manageable and may go away on their own.
• Black-coloured stools (color change is harmless)
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
Ferrous Fumarate Guidelines
Do not take Ferofit if you are allergic to Ferrous Fumarate; talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of iron supplementation before you begin to take it. Individuals with kidney and/or liver problems should be closely monitored by their doctors while on Ferrous Fumarate. Iron requirements often increase during pregnancy; consult your doctor for the correct dosage. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor to determine the appropriate dosage for your specific needs. Ferrous Fumarate is best absorbed on an empty stomach with vitamin C (1 hour before or 2 hours after meals). However, because it often causes stomach upset, many people take it with food. Avoid tea, coffee, and dairy within 2 hours of the dose, as the polyphenols and calcium in these can block absorption just as much as an antacid.
The following may interact with Ferrous Fumarate, so make sure to tell your doctor about any prescription and over-the-counter medications you are taking:
• Antacids (if taken within 2 hours of taking your dose)
• Antibiotics (e.g., tetracyclines, quinolones)
• Bisphosphonates
• Calcium supplements
• Thyroid medications (e.g., levothyroxine – wait at least 4 hours)
The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.
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