Drug class
Ascorbic Acid [CS]; Vitamin B 12 [CS]; Vitamin B12 [EPC]; Vitamin C [EPC]
Uses
INDICATIONS: Niferex® is a multivitamin/multimineral dietary supplement indicated for use in improving the nutritional status of patients with iron deficiency.
Boxed warning
WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. KEEP THIS PRODUCT OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS : Niferex® is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Dosage & administration
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: One tablet daily, or as directed by a physician.
Inactive ingredient
OTHER INGREDIENTS: Discalcium phosphate dihydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, stearic acid, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate. Coating contains: Candurin® Orange (FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6), HPMC, titanium dioxide and triacetin. This product contains FD&C Yellow #6.
Side effects
ADVERSE REACTIONS: Allergic sensitization has been reported following both oral and parenteral administration of folic acid.