niferex
Niferex is a prescription multivitamin and mineral supplement used to help people with low iron levels. It contains iron, along with vitamin C, folate, vitamin B12, zinc, and succinic acid. Niferex comes as a tablet that you take by mouth once a day. Common stomach-related side effects include nausea, constipation, and diarrhea.
What is Niferex?
What is Niferex used for?
How Niferex works
Niferex is a dietary supplement that contains multiple vitamins and minerals:
- Ferrous asparto glycinate is a type of iron. It helps your body make hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.
- Ascorbic acid is vitamin C. It helps your body absorb iron better.
- Folate is a vitamin B9. It helps your body make healthy new cells, including red blood cells.
- Cyanocobalamin is vitamin B12. It helps keep your nerves healthy and supports red blood cell production.
- Zinc is a mineral that supports normal cell function and overall nutrition.
- Succinic acid is an organic acid that can help your body transport iron.
Drug facts
| Common Brands | Niferex |
|---|---|
| Drug Class | Dietary supplement |
| Controlled Substance Classification | Not a controlled medication |
| Generic Status | No lower-cost generic available |
| Availability | Prescription only |
Side effects of Niferex
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
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Stomach upset
- Dark stools
Niferex serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Iron overdose: nausea, vomiting, severe stomach pain, diarrhea, weakness, sleepiness, seizures
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Pros and cons of Niferex
Pros
- Taken once a day
- Contains iron plus vitamins and minerals
- Can help people with low iron levels
Cons
- Only available by prescription
- Accidental overdose can be dangerous in children
- Can cause stomach-related side effects
Pharmacist tips for Niferex
- Take Niferex exactly as your prescriber tells you. Taking more than recommended can raise your risk for side effects and dangerous iron overdose.
- Ask your prescriber or pharmacist before taking other vitamins or iron supplements with Niferex. Taking them together can raise your iron or folate levels too much and make side effects more likely.
- Tell your prescriber if Niferex upsets your stomach. Iron supplements can sometimes cause nausea, constipation, or diarrhea, and your care team can suggest ways to help manage these side effects.
- Take Niferex at a different time from certain other medications. The iron in this supplement can make some medications work less well, including levothyroxine, tetracycline antibiotics, quinolone antibiotics, and bisphosphonates.
- Be careful when taking antacids, dairy products, coffee, or tea around the same time as Niferex. They can lower how much iron your body absorbs, making the supplement work less well.
- Tell your prescriber if you have pernicious anemia or low vitamin B12. The folic acid in this supplement can improve some blood test results while nerve damage from low vitamin B12 continues to get worse.
- Keep Niferex out of reach of children. Even a small amount of iron can cause a life-threatening overdose in children.
- Storage: Keep Niferex at room temperature in a dry place.
Risks and warnings for Niferex
Niferex 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.
Risk of accidental overdose
- Risk factors: Children younger than 6 years old | Taking too much iron
Niferex contains iron. Taking too much iron can be very dangerous, especially for young children. Even a small accidental overdose can cause serious stomach problems and become life-threatening.
Store Niferex safely and keep it out of reach of children. If you or someone else, especially a child, takes too much of the medication, get emergency medical help or call the Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 right away.
Niferex dosage
Bottle| Dosage | Quantity | Price as low as | Price per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 tablets of 175mg/1700mcg/25mcg | 1 bottle | $473.33 | $473.33 |
Typical dosage for Niferex
The typical dose is 1 tablet by mouth once a day.
How much does Niferex cost?
$473.33
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