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Compare Accrufer vs. Fer-Iron

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  • Accrufer (ferric maltol)
    Iron supplements
  • Accrufer (ferric maltol)
    Iron supplements

  • Summary of Accrufer vs. Fer-Iron

    Summary for Iron supplement
    Prescription only

    Accrufer (ferric maltol) is a prescription iron supplement for adults with low iron levels (iron deficiency). It comes as a 30-mg capsule that's taken by mouth twice per day on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal). Treatment typically lasts for at least 3 months, but it depends on how low your iron levels are. Side effects aren't common but can include diarrhea, constipation, discolored stool, and stomach pain.

    Summary for Iron supplement

    Iron is a mineral supplement that's taken by children and adults to prevent or treat low iron levels. Sometimes, a provider might only recommend iron supplements for a period of time, like during pregnancy. Iron supplements come in many forms, such as ferrous sulfate and ferrous gluconate, that differ in how much iron they contain and dosing. Iron supplements are also available in various formulations, such as gummies, slow-release tablets, or liquid solutions. Some side effects of iron supplements include constipation and nausea.

  • Indications of Accrufer vs. Fer-Iron

    Indications for
    •Iron deficiency (low iron levels with or without anemia) in adults
    Indications for
    •Iron-deficiency anemia
    •Low iron levels

  • Pros and Cons of Accrufer vs. Fer-Iron

    Pros and Const for Iron supplement
    Pros
    •Starts to raise iron levels within 3 hours after you take it
    •Might have a lower risk of stomach-related side effects than other iron supplements
    •Taken by mouth
    Cons
    •Need to take twice a day on an empty stomach
    •Only available as a capsule that you can't open, broken, or chew
    •Hasn't been studied in children
    Pros and Const for Iron supplement
    Pros
    •Taken by mouth
    •Available in tablets, capsules, gummies, and liquid forms
    •Some forms taken just once daily (e.g., ferrous sulfate)
    Cons
    •Can cause constipation and nausea
    •Can interact with certain medications and cause them to not work as well
    •Milk products can cause your body to not absorb iron as well

  • Common Side Effects of Accrufer vs. Fer-Iron

    Common Side Effects for
    •Passing gas (5%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Constipation
    •Diarrhea
    •Nausea
    •Vomiting
    •Dark stools
    •Stomach pain

  • Warnings of Accrufer vs. Fer-Iron

    Common Side Effects for
    •Avoid in people having a flare-up of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
    •Iron overdose
    Common Side Effects for
    •Risk of accidental overdose

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