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Accrufer vs. Fer-Iron

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.

• Iron deficiency (low iron levels with or without anemia) in adults

• Passing gas (5%)

• Avoid in people having a flare-up of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Iron overdose

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.

• Iron-deficiency anemia
• Low iron levels

• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dark stools
• Stomach pain

• Risk of accidental overdose