What is FeraMAX good for?

What is FeraMAX good for?

This medication is an iron supplement used to treat or prevent low blood levels of iron (such as those caused by anemia or pregnancy). Iron is an important mineral that the body needs to produce red blood cells and keep you in good health.

What are the side effects of FeraMAX?

COMMON side effects

• constipation.
• nausea.
• gas.
• diarrhea.
• black stools.

How long does it take for FeraMAX to start working?

FERAMAX, 150MG, CAPSULE Typically, it is used for anemia (low red blood cells). It requires a few weeks to take effect.

Do I need a prescription for FeraMAX?

Fera max ® Pd does not need a prescription, but is kept behind the counter. Talk to the pharmacist.

Is FeraMAX ferrous sulfate?

Iron salts, which are ionic, include ferrous fumarate (Palafer®) and ferrous sulfate (Slow Fe®). The only non-ionic option available in this market is a formulation called Polysaccharide-Iron Complex or PIC (FeraMAX®).

Does iron supplement cause weight gain?

A significant rate of the patients that discontinuing the treatment complained of weight gain during treatment in our clinical practise, despite, oral iron preparations are not known to have such a side effect in adults.

Is FeraMAX safe?

According to Health Canada, a daily supplement containing 16 to 20 mg of iron is recommended during pregnancy. It was concluded that a supplement of 16 mg per day throughout pregnancy would be effective and safe for pregnant women who are in good health.

Do iron pills cause weight gain?

Is FeraMAX covered by insurance?

Is Fera max ® covered under drug insurance plans? All oral iron products are regulated by Natural Health Product Directorate and thus no longer have a Drug Identification Number (DIN) but rather a Natural Health Product Number (NPN). NPN’s are generally not being covered by drug plans.

What is feramax ®?

FeraMAX ® is the #1 recommended iron supplement by physicians and pharmacists in Canada. Available online and at pharmacies across Canada. Available as capsule and powder which does not stain teeth. FeraMAX ® does not need a prescription, but is kept behind the counter.

What is Fera Max ® Pd therapeutic 150?

Most iron supplements are ferrous (iron) salts. Fera max ® Pd Therapeutic 150 is a polydextrose-iron complex. This formulation provides a well tolerated high-dosage of elemental iron. It is also the only iron supplement that is Vegan Certified.

What are the benefits of ferferamax®?

FeraMAX® has many patient benefits as an iron supplement when compared to iron salts. The Patented Polydextrose Iron Complex (PDIC) is well tolerated when it enters the stomach. “I have been on iron supplements for many years and have always had side effects, mostly constipation.

Are ferferamax 150 capsules vegan certified?

FeraMAX 150 capsules are vegan certified by the Kashruth Council of Canada. It is estimated that 20% of women of childbearing age are iron deficient and 50% of pregnant women develop iron deficiency. Iron deficiency and anemia are common in those with celiac disease.