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What is Anemia?
What is the Ferralet® 90 Difference?
Learn More About Iron
Ferralet® 90 Savings
Anemia
Ferralet® 90
Iron

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.

*As compared to ferrous sulfate iron (an alternative form of iron).1,2

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.†

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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 Ferralet® 90 prescription by using a Ferralet® 90 Savings Card.*

GET YOUR 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.

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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

Ferr-Ease® is a unique dual-iron formulation.
Two iron sources work together to ensure optimal absorption with less digestive effects.1-5

  • 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.

Do not stop taking Ferralet® 90 until your doctor tells you to.

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.)

† In a large, randomized, double-blind trial, carbonyl iron dosed at 600 mg was tolerated with digestive side effects similar to those observed with a 60 mg dose of ferrous sulfate.

References:

1. 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.
2. Gordeuk VR, Brittenham GM, McLaren CE, et al. Carbonyl iron therapy for iron deficiency anemia. Blood. 1986;67(3):745-752.
3. Huebers HA, Brittenham GM, Csiba E, Finch CA. Absorption of carbonyl iron. J Lab Clin Med. 1986;108(5):473-478.
4. 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.
5. National Institutes of Health. Office of Dietary Supplements. Iron. Fact sheet for health professionals. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Iron-HealthProfessional/#change. Updated February 28, 2020.
6. Medscape. Docusate (OTC). http://reference.medscape.com/drug/colace-dss-docusate-342012. Accessed November 2020.
7. Ferralet 90 Prescribing Information. San Antonio, TX: Mission Pharmacal Company.
8. 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 November 2020.
9. WebMD. Vitamin B12: what to know. https://www.webmd.com/diet/vitamin-b12-deficiency-symptoms-causes#1. Accessed November 2020.
10. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Iron-deficiency anemia. https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/iron-deficiency-anemia. Accessed November 2020.