Why Ferralet® 90?
Ferralet® 90 is a prescription oral iron supplement indicated for the treatment of all anemias that are responsive to oral iron therapy. Ferralet® 90 contains 90 mg of carbonyl iron as well as essential vitamins and minerals, so patients can replenish iron stores in an effective, safe and tolerable manner.
Ferralet® 90 was designed to address the traditional drawbacks of oral iron therapy:
- Ferralet® 90 contains carbonyl iron, which works with the body to regulate absorption based on the amount of gastric acid produced.
- The carbonyl iron safety margin is 250 to 300 times greater than that of ferrous sulfate and other iron salts.
- Ferralet® 90 is free of lactose and gluten, features a vanilla scent and contains docusate sodium, a gentle and effective stool softener, to help prevent side-effects that may occur in women who are sensitive to iron therapy.
Ferralet® 90 builds on the benefits of existing iron supplements, but offers additional vitamins and minerals to increase health benefits:
- Ferralet® 90 contains vitamin C to further aid in iron absorption, folic acid to bolster red blood cell development and vitamin B12 to support red blood cell generation.
How Does Ferralet® 90 Work?
Ferralet® 90 allows the patient's system to define the rate of iron absorption.
- When ingested, carbonyl iron is converted to soluble ionized iron at a rate determined by gastric acid production. The iron is then taken up by the intestinal mucosa and distributed internally. This prolonged solubilization and absorption is the key to carbonyl iron's safety and tolerability.1
About Iron Deficiency Anemia
Iron deficiency is the leading cause of anemia in the U.S.2 Adolescent girls and women of childbearing age are at most risk of developing iron deficiency anemia due to menstruation.3 One in five women is iron deficient and at risk for developing anemia.4
Ferralet® 90 is marketed by Mission Pharmacal Company based in San Antonio, Texas.
Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under six. Ferralet® 90 should be kept out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose of Ferralet® 90, call a doctor or poison control center immediately. Please see full Prescribing Information, including boxed WARNING, for Ferralet® 90 at www.ferralet90.com.
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- Iron deficiency--United States, 1999-2000 [Internet]. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); 2002 Oct 11 [accessed 2008 Apr 9]. Available from: http://www.cdc.gov/MMWR/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5140a1.htm.
- Recommendations to prevent and control iron deficiency in the United States [Internet]. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; 1998 Apr 3 [accessed 2008 Apr 9]. Available from: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00051880.htm.
- Iron Deficiency Anemia [Internet]. MayoClinic.com; [cited 2008 May 20]. Available from: http://www.mayoclinic.org/anemia/irondeficiencyanemia.html.
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Prescription iron therapies are not interchangeable! Ferralet 90 contains carbonyl iron and a unique, gentle formulation that transforms a patient's experience on iron therapy.
