Ferralet 90
DESCRIPTION Each green film-coated tablet for oral administration contains: Iron (Carbonyl iron, ferrous gluconate) 90 mg Folic Acid 1 1 mg Vitamin B 12 (Cyanocobalamin) 12 mcg Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 120 mg Docusate sodium 50 50 mg Inactive Ingredients: Povidone, croscarmellose sodium, acrylic resin, color added, magnesium stearate, FD&C Yellow No. 5, magnesium silicate, FD&C Blue No. 1, polyethylene glycol, vitamin A palmitate, ethyl vanillin.
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What is Ferralet 90?
DESCRIPTION Each green film-coated tablet for oral administration contains: Iron (Carbonyl iron, ferrous gluconate) 90 mg Folic Acid 1 1 mg Vitamin B 12 (Cyanocobalamin) 12 mcg Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 120 mg Docusate sodium 50 50 mg Inactive Ingredients: Povidone, croscarmellose sodium, acrylic resin, color added, magnesium stearate, FD&C Yellow No. 5, magnesium silicate, FD&C Blue No. 1, polyethylene glycol, vitamin A palmitate, ethyl vanillin.
Uses of Ferralet 90
Established uses
- INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ferralet ® 90 is indicated for the treatment of all anemias that are responsive to oral iron therapy.
- These include: hypochromic anemia associated with pregnancy, chronic and/or acute blood loss, metabolic disease, postsurgical convalescence, and dietary needs.
How to take Ferralet 90
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION One tablet daily or as directed by a physician.
Dosage
Follow the dose prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist. The ranges below are general information, not a personal prescription.
- Adults
- DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION One tablet daily or as directed by a physician.
Side effects of Ferralet 90
Common
- ADVERSE REACTIONS Adverse reactions with iron therapy may include GI irritation, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and dark stools.
- Adverse reactions with iron therapy are usually transient.
- Allergic sensitization has been reported following both oral and parenteral administration of folic acid.
Warnings and who should not take it
Who should NOT take Ferralet 90?
- CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
- Hemolytic anemia, hemochromatosis, and hemosiderosis are contraindications to iron therapy.
Warnings and precautions
- WARNING Folic acid alone is improper therapy in the treatment of pernicious anemia and other megaloblastic anemias where vitamin B 12 is deficient.
Overdose
OVERDOSAGE Symptoms: abdominal pain, metabolic acidosis, anuria, CNS damage, coma, convulsions, death, dehydration, diffuse vascular congestion, hepatic cirrohosis, hypotension, hypothermia, lethargy, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, tarry stools, melena, hematemesis, tachycardia, hyperglycemia, drowsiness, pallor, cyanosis, lassitude, seizures, and shock.
Children and elderly
Children
Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.
Elderly
Geriatric Use Dosing for elderly patients should be cautious. Due to the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy, dosing should start at the lower end of the dosing range.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ferralet 90 used for?
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ferralet ® 90 is indicated for the treatment of all anemias that are responsive to oral iron therapy., These include: hypochromic anemia associated with pregnancy, chronic and/or acute blood loss, metabolic disease, postsurgical convalescence, and dietary needs..
How should I take Ferralet 90?
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION One tablet daily or as directed by a physician.
What are the common side effects?
ADVERSE REACTIONS Adverse reactions with iron therapy may include GI irritation, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and dark stools., Adverse reactions with iron therapy are usually transient., Allergic sensitization has been reported following both oral and parenteral administration of folic acid..
Who should not take Ferralet 90?
CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.; Hemolytic anemia, hemochromatosis, and hemosiderosis are contraindications to iron therapy..
Can children take Ferralet 90?
Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.
Medicine information on IMCURE is provided for educational purposes and is not a substitute for diagnosis, prescription or medical advice. Always follow your doctor’s or pharmacist’s instructions. Real product image from the U.S. National Library of Medicine's DailyMed listing for Ferralet 90 (Iron, Folic Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Ascorbic Acid, And Docusate Sodium) Tablet,. Packaging varies by brand and manufacturer.