pur-Absorb
Pur-Absorb (iron / ascorbic acid) is an over-the-counter dietary supplement that helps raise the levels of iron in your body. It has been discontinued by the manufacturer and is no longer available in the United States.
What is Pur-Absorb (iron / ascorbic acid)?
What is Pur-Absorb (iron / ascorbic acid) used for?
- Iron supplementation
Drug facts
Common questions about Pur-Absorb (iron / ascorbic acid)
Pur-Absorb (iron / ascorbic acid) is an over-the-counter, liquid, dietary supplement. Your body uses iron to make hemoglobin (a protein in red blood cells that helps carry oxygen around the body), myoglobin (a protein that provides oxygen to the muscles), and certain hormones. Pur-Absorb (iron / ascorbic acid) provides the body with the iron you need to stay healthy. It also contains ascorbic acid (or vitamin C), which may help your body absorb iron better.
No, pur-Absorb (iron / ascorbic acid) has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States. It's not clear why the medication was discontinued.
There are many different factors to consider in choosing the right iron supplement for you, such as your age, diet, and medical history. Some alternative iron formulations are ferrous sulfate, ferrous gluconate, and ferric citrate. These formulations are most commonly recommended, because they're absorbed better by the body compared to other types of iron supplements. Polysaccharide-iron complex can cause fewer stomach side effects than the commonly recommended iron formulations, but it might also be less effective. Talk with your provider to determine which iron supplement is best for you.
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Pur-Absorb (iron / ascorbic acid) dosage
Typical dosage for Pur-Absorb (iron / ascorbic acid)
