Product Description.:
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tablet , film-coated , red , scored , oval oblong
Debossed
Iron deficiency anemia is the most common form of nutritional deficiency in the U.S.1
BiferaRx? is the FIRST and ONLY Prescription Iron Supplement Containing a Unique Dual Iron Combination of HEME and Non-HEME Iron, Resulting in Greater Absorption2 and Improved Iron Stores3 Without Contributing to GI Side Effects
* Heme Iron Polypeptide (HIP) - 6 mg
* Polysaccharide Iron Complex (PIC) - 22 mg
For Normal Red Blood Cell Formation, Tissue and Cellular Repair
* Folic Acid - 1 mg
* Vitamin B12 - 25 mcg
BiferaRx? contains folic acid and B12, which may be deficient in some patients with anemias.7 It has been shown that folic acid and B12 are necessary for normal red blood cell formation, tissue and cellular repair, and DNA syntheses.5,6 Alaven?s introduction of BiferaRx? addresses the highly prevalent public health issue of iron deficiency anemia (IDA).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
CONTRAINDICATIONS This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Hemochromatosis and hemosiderosis are contraindications to iron therapy.
WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a 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.
PRECAUTIONS Folic acid when administered as a single agent in doses above 0.1mg daily may obscure pernicious anemia in that hematological remission can occur while neurological manifestations remain progressive. While prescribing this nutritional supplement for pregnant women, nursing mothers, or for women prior to conception, their medical condition and other drugs, herbs, and/or supplements consumption should be considered.
ADVERSE REACTIONS Allergic sensitization has been reported following both oral and parenteral administration of folic acid.
