Irospan
Irospan 24/6 is a prescription dietary supplement that's made up of a combination of iron and other vitamins and minerals. It's available only as a brand-name medication, which can be expensive.
What is Irospan 24/6?
What is Irospan 24/6 used for?
- Iron supplement
How Irospan 24/6 works
Irospan 24/6 is a combination of multiple vitamins and supplements.
- Iron (as ferrous bisglycinate chelate and polysaccharide iron complex) is required for your body to make hemoglobin, a protein in your blood that carries oxygen to the rest of your body.
- Multivitamins (such as folic acid, vitamin C, and B vitamins) are needed for several processes in the body to work properly.
Drug facts
| Common Brands | Irospan 24/6 |
|---|---|
| Drug Class | Dietary supplement |
| Controlled Substance Classification | Not a controlled medication |
| Generic Status | No lower-cost generic available |
| Availability | Prescription only |
Side effects of Irospan 24/6
The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Dark or black-colored stool
- Stomach cramps
Irospan 24/6 serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Iron overdose: nausea, vomiting, pale or bluish colored skin, stomach pain or cramps, tarry stool, seizures, extreme sleepiness, coma, shock (trouble breathing, feeling confused, dizzy, sweating a lot)
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Pros and cons of Irospan 24/6
Pros
- Taken once per day
- Comes as an easy-to-follow 30-day blister pack
- Combines multiple vitamins and supplements into one pill
Cons
- Available as a brand-name only, which can be expensive
- Not available over the counter
- Interacts with some common medications, such as levothyroxine (Synthroid) and ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
Pharmacist tips for Irospan 24/6
- Make sure to tell your provider and pharmacist about all the medications you're taking before starting Irospan 24/6. Certain medications, such as antacids (e.g., calcium carbonate (Tums)), tetracyclines, and fluoroquinolones, might interact with the iron in Irospan 24/6 and affect how it works. Don't start any new medications while taking an iron multivitamin without talking to your provider or pharmacist first.
- Check the labels of any other vitamins (including multivitamins) and supplements you're taking. Don't take additional iron or multivitamins than what's prescribed by your provider. Doing so can lead to side effects from iron, such as upset stomach, nausea, and constipation.
- Make sure to have a healthy and balanced diet high in iron while taking Irospan 24/6. Depending on your iron levels and why you're taking an iron multivitamin, it's possible you might be able to stop taking the iron multivitamin if your iron levels are OK just from maintaining a healthy diet.
- Stomach-related side effects (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, passing gas) are the most common side effects with Irospan 24/6. If these symptoms bother you a lot, talk to your provider because you might need to be switched to a different iron supplement.
- Irospan 24/6 can cause your stool to be discolored, which is a common side effect of iron supplements. Don't be alarmed if you see your stool turn a tarry-black color.
- Keep Irospan 24/6 out of reach of children so that they don't accidentally take it. Irospan 24/6 contains iron, and accidental overdose of iron-containing medications is the leading cause of deadly poisoning in young children. If your child took Irospan 24/6 and you notice them vomiting up blood or having diarrhea and stomach pain, call your local Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222.
Risks and warnings for Irospan 24/6
Irospan 24/6 can cause some serious health issues. This risk may be even higher for certain groups. If this worries you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about other options.
Iron overdose
- Risk factors: Taking too much iron | Receiving multiple blood transfusions | Medical problems that raise your blood iron level | Children under 6 years of age
If you take multiple supplements that contain iron or take more Irospan 24/6 than recommended, there's a chance that your iron level will become too high. This is dangerous because it can lead to problems such as tears in the gut, seizures, and liver damage. Your provider will regularly do blood tests to check your iron level while you're taking Irospan 24/6. Let your provider know immediately if you experience symptoms of too much iron, such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhea.
Accidental overdose of iron-containing products, like Irospan 24/6, can be extremely harmful to children under 6 years of age. Keep Irospan 24/6 out of reach of children so that they don't accidentally take it. If your child took Irospan 24/6 and you notice them vomiting up blood or having diarrhea and stomach pain, call your local Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222.
Masking anemia due to low vitamin B12
Irospan 24/6 contains folic acid. If you have a low red blood cell (RBC) count that's related to having low vitamin B12 levels (pernicious anemia), then taking folic acid might hide your condition. This is because your lab results for your RBC count might show it's within normal range, even though you still have anemia. This means that you might not get the medical attention you need. If you have a history of low vitamin B12 levels, let your healthcare provider know.
Irospan 24/6 dosage
Dose pack| Dosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 tablets of 100mg/155mg | 1 dose pack | $218.79 | $218.79 |
Typical dosage for Irospan 24/6
Please read the manufacturer's label for the dosage of the vitamins and supplements in Irospan 24/6.
Irospan 24/6 comes in a 30-day blister pack.
The typical dose is 1 tablet by mouth daily, in the order indicated on the blister pack.
How much does Irospan 24/6 cost?
$218.79
Irospan 24/6 contraindications
Contraindications are specific health conditions or situations in which a person should not take a medication due to safety concerns. If you have any of the following conditions or if any of the following apply to you, let your healthcare provider know because Irospan 24/6 will not be safe for you to take.
- Conditions that cause high iron levels (e.g., hemochromatosis, hemolytic anemia, and hemosiderosis)
What are alternatives to Irospan 24/6?
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