MYFERON 150- iron sucrose capsule

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

IRON SUCROSE (UNII: FZ7NYF5N8L) (FERRIC CATION - UNII:91O4LML611)

Available from:

MARTIN EKWEALOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

INN (International Name):

IRON SUCROSE

Composition:

FERRIC CATION 150 mg

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

prevention and treatment of iron deficiency and/or other nutritional megaloblastic anemias Myferon 150 is indicated for the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia and/or nutritional megaloblastic anemias. Myferon 150 is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the components of this product. Hemochromatosis and hemosiderosis are contraindications to iron therapy.

Product summary:

Myferon 150 capsules are supplied in unit dose blister packs, 10 capsules per card, orange/brown capsules. Store at 25° C (77° F); excursions permitted to 15°-30° C (59°-86° F). See USP controlled room temperature.

Authorization status:

unapproved drug other

Summary of Product characteristics

MYFERON 150 - IRON SUCROSE CAPSULE
MARTIN EKWEALOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
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SUPPLEMENTAL FACTS
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value
Iron (Elemental) 150 mg 833%
(As Polysaccharide Iron Complex)
INDICATIONS:
prevention and treatment of iron deficiency and/or other nutritional
megaloblastic anemias
WARNING: KEEP THIS PRODUCT OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading
cause of fatal poisoning in
children under 6. Keep this product out of the reach of children. In
case of accidental overdose, call a
doctor or poison control center immediately.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE:
Myferon 150 is indicated for the prevention and treatment of iron
deficiency anemia and/or nutritional
megaloblastic anemias.
WARNING:
WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading
cause of fatal poisoning in
children under 6. Keep this product out of the reach of children. In
case of accidental overdose, call a
doctor or poison control center immediately.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
One or two capsules daily or as prescribed by a physician.
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS OTHER INGREDIENTS:
D and C Red #7, D and C Red #28, D and C Yellow #10, FD and C Blue #1,
FD and C Red #40, FD and
C Yellow #6, Gelatin, Pharmaceutical Glaze, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate,
Titanium Dioxide, Dicalcium
Phosphate.
DESCRIPTION:
Myferon 150, Polysaccharide Iron Complex capsules are a preparation of
ferric Iron complexed to a
low molecular weight polysaccharide. This polysaccharide is obtained
by extensive hydrolysis of
starch.
Myferon 150 is a dark brown powder that when dissolved in water, forms
a very dark brown solution.
As an organic complex, polysaccharide iron contains no free iron. It
is tasteless, odorless and readily
soluble in water.
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY:
Iron is an essential compound in the forma