Ferrex 150 Forte Plus Capsules

Ferrex 150 Forte Plus Capsules by Breckenridge Pharmaceutical lists 7 ingredients, 6 with an amount per serving of 1 ferrex 150 forte plus capsule, such as 1 mg of folic acid, 25 mcg of vitamin B12 and 50 mg of succinic acid; 1 sits inside a blend without its own amount. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on February 25, 2019.

What is in Ferrex 150 Forte Plus Capsules?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 ferrex 150 forte plus capsule. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).

* % Daily Value computed from the printed amount and the FDA Daily Value (21 CFR 101.9); the label prints none for that row.

Is that a lot?

The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:

• Its 1,000 mcg of folic acid (filed by NIH under folate) is higher than 93% of the 7,022 folate products that print an amount; 183 list more.
• At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 50 mg of iron, 1.1 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
• 82% of the 33 products that print an amount of succinic acid list more than its 50 mg of succinic acid (median 100 mg).

The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.

Which products have the closest formulas?

The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Ferrex 150 Forte Plus Capsules's, rare ingredients counting for more.

• Multigen CapletsBreckenridge Pharmaceutical 5 shared, 71% alike
• FeRiva 21/7Avion Pharmaceuticals 5 shared, 57% alike
• Ferrex 150 Plus CapsulesBreckenridge Pharmaceutical · off the market 3 shared, 45% alike
• Ferrex 150 Plus CapsulesBreckenridge 3 shared, 45% alike

What does the label say about taking it?

Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.

Directions

Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. Geriatric Use: Clinical studies on this product have not been performed in subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether elderly subjects respond differently from younger subjects. In general, dose selection for an elder patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.

Dosage and administration: Usual adult dosage is 1 capsule daily, or as directed by a physician or health-care provider.

Warnings

Contraindications: Ferrex 150 Forte Plus is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the components of this product. Hemochromatosis and hemosiderosis are contraindications to the use of this product.

Warnings: Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is the 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.

Folic acid alone is improper therapy in the treatment of pernicious anemia and other megaloblastic anemias where vitamin B12 is deficient.

Precautions: General: Do not exceed recommended dose. The type of anemia and the underlying cause or causes should be determined before starting with Ferrex 150 Forte Plus. Since the anemia may be a result a systemic disturbance, such as recurrent blood loss, the underlying cause or causes should be corrected, if possible. Folic Acid in doses about 0.1 mg daily may obscure pernicious anemia in that hematologic remission can occur while neurological manifestations remain progressive. Pernicious anemia should be excluded before using this product since folic acid may make the symptoms of pernicious anemia.

If pregnant, or planning to become pregnant or are currently breast-feeding please contact your physician, or health-care provider before using or continuing use.

Adverse reactions: Adverse reactions with iron therapy may include constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dark stools and abdominal pain. Adverse reactions with iron therapy are usually transient.

Allergic sensitization has been reported following both oral and parenteral administration of folic acid.

Overdosage: The clinical course of acute iron overdosage can be variable. Initial symptoms may include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, tarry stools, melena, hematemesis, hypotension, tachycardia, metabolic acidosis, hyperglycemia, dehydration, drowsiness, pallor, cyanosis, lassitude, seizures, shock and coma.

To report a serious adverse event contact: 1-800-367-3395.

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. Protect from light and moisture. Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container with a child-resistant closure as defined in the USP/NF.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Crospovidone, Croscarmellose Sodium, Citric Acid, Stearic Acid, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Polyethylene Glycol, Dicalcium Phosphate, Titanium Dioxide, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, FD&C Red No. 40 Lake, Silica, FD&C Blue No. 1 Lake.

How many labels does Ferrex 150 Forte Plus Capsules have?

One label is on file, entered on February 25, 2019.

1. Label 184309 (current) Entered February 25, 2019 · on the market · 90 capsules

Who makes it?

The label names Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc. (distributor), Boca Raton, FL. All Breckenridge Pharmaceutical products.

Where next?

• Vitamin C
• Folic Acid
• Vitamin B12
• Succinic Acid
• Cyanocobalamin
• Breckenridge Pharmaceutical
• Compare with Multigen Caplets
• Check an amount of folate