Ferralet® 90 for
Fewer
digestive side effects*
Ferralet® 90 is composed of two different iron
compounds and a special combination of other active
ingredients that is easier on the stomach.
Ferralet® 90 Savings
You may be eligible to save money on your prescription by
using the Ferralet® 90 Savings Card.*
To redeem your savings card:
- Present your prescription, along with the savings card, at your participating pharmacy.
- Follow your doctor’s instructions on how to take Ferralet 90 and enjoy the nutritional goodness!
*Subject to eligibility. Terms and conditions apply.
Ferralet® 90 Savings
You may be eligible to save money on your prescription by
using the Ferralet® 90 Savings Card.*
To redeem your savings card:
- Present your prescription, along with the savings card, at your participating pharmacy.
- Follow your doctor’s instructions on how to take Ferralet 90 and enjoy the nutritional goodness!
*Subject to eligibility. Terms and conditions apply.
Why has my doctor prescribed Ferralet® 90 for me?
Your doctor has prescribed Ferralet® 90 to treat your iron-deficiency anemia (IDA). IDA is a common type of anemia that is caused by a lack of iron in the blood.
What is the Ferralet® 90 difference?
Ferralet® 90 was created to make daily iron therapy as gentle and comfortable to take as possible.
Two complimentary iron sources
- Ferrous gluconate is absorbed quickly.
- Carbonyl iron is absorbed more slowly, bit by bit, and has less digestive side effects.†
Easy on the stomach
- Contains docusate sodium, a gentle stool softener that helps ease constipation6
- Lactose- and gluten-free7
Specially chosen combination of active ingredients7
- Vitamin C to help your body absorb iron4
- Folic acid to increase red blood cell development8
- Vitamin B12 to support growth and blood cell production9
Easy to take7
- Small, coated pill
- Easy to swallow
- Taken 2 hours after a meal
- Vanilla scent
Convenient
- Once-a-day dosing7
How will I remember to take my medicine?
It can take months to bring your iron levels back to normal.10
Staying on therapy is important.
STICK WITH IT
HAVE TROUBLE REMEMBERING TO TAKE YOUR MEDICATION?
Set a reminder on your mobile device, watch, or laptop, or link taking your medication to something else you do 2 hours after a meal so that it becomes a habit (for instance going for a morning break at work, putting pajamas on in the evening, etc.)
- Gordeuk VR, Brittenham GM, Hughes M, et al. High-dose carbonyl iron for iron deficiency anemia: a randomized double-blind trial. Am J Clin Nutr. 1987;46(6):1029-1034.
- Gordeuk VR, Brittenham GM, McLaren CE, et al. Carbonyl iron therapy for iron deficiency anemia. Blood. 1986;67(3):745-752.
- Huebers HA, Brittenham GM, Csiba E, Finch CA. Absorption of carbonyl iron. J Lab Clin Med. 1986;108(5):473-478.
- Beck KL, Conlon CA, Kruger R, Coad J. Dietary determinants of and possible solutions to iron deficiency for young women living in industrialized countries: a review. Nutrients. 2014;6(9):3747-3776.
- National Institutes of Health. Office of Dietary Supplements. Iron. Fact sheet for health professionals. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Iron-HealthProfessional/#change. Updated April 5, 2022. Accessed May 2022.
- Medscape. Docusate (OTC). http://reference.medscape.com/drug/colace-dss-docusate-342012. Accessed May 2022.
- Ferralet 90 Prescribing Information. San Antonio, TX: Mission Pharmacal Company.
- Johns Hopkins Medicine. Health library. Folate-deficiency anemia. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/healthlibrary/conditions/hematology_and_blood_disorders/anemia_of_folate_deficiency
_85,P00089. Accessed May 2022. - WebMD. Vitamin B12: what to know. https://www.webmd.com/diet/vitamin-b12-deficiency-symptoms-causes#1. Accessed May 2022.
- National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Iron-deficiency anemia. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/iron-deficiency-anemia. Updated March 24, 2022. Accessed May 2022.