Niferex Iron Polysaccharide Complex Capsules

1. Indications and Usage
Iron Deficiency Anemia: Indicated for the treatment of simple iron deficiency anemia.
2. Dosage and Administration
Adults: The usual dosage is 1–2 capsules once daily, taken orally.
Children: Dosage should be determined by a physician (typically 3–6 mg/kg). It must be used under adult supervision.
Administration: Can be taken with or without food. Do not take with tea or coffee.
3. Mechanism of Action
Iron Supplementation: The active ingredient is elemental iron in the form of a low-molecular-weight polysaccharide-iron complex.
Hemoglobin Synthesis: As a core component of hemoglobin, the supplied iron rapidly increases blood iron levels and hemoglobin, facilitating oxygen transport.
4. Safety and Warnings
Contraindications: Contraindicated in patients with hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis, or other disorders of iron metabolism.
Pediatric Risk: Accidental overdose in children under 6 can cause fatal iron poisoning.
Monitoring: Do not use long-term without medical supervision. Regular monitoring of blood counts and iron metabolism indicators is required.
5. Adverse Reactions and Clinical Research
Common Adverse Reactions: Gastrointestinal irritation and constipation are rare.
Black Stools: Passage of black stools is common and harmless, caused by unabsorbed iron.
Hypersensitivity: Skin rashes or pruritus may occur in sensitive individuals.
6. Drug Interactions
Inhibitors: Antacids and tetracycline类药物 (tetracyclines) inhibit its absorption.
Enhancers: Vitamin C facilitates absorption.
Other Drugs: May reduce the absorption of levodopa and quinolone antibiotics.
7. Pharmaceutical Information
Active Ingredient: Iron Polysaccharide Complex (Elemental Iron).
Strengths: Typically available as capsules containing standardized elemental iron (e.g., 150 mg).
Appearance: Hard capsules, often stamped with code “SP 4220”, containing brown spherical granules.
Storage: Store at room temperature (25°C or below).