BiferaRx (folic acid 1 mg heme iron polypeptide 6 mg iron dextran 22 mg cyanocobalamin 25 ug cellulose, microcrystalline 184 mg croscarmellose sodium 50 mg magnesium stearate 2.5 mg crospovidone 15 mg silicon dioxide 2.5 mg) Dailymed
IMPRINT: AP 85
SHAPE: oval
COLOR: orange SCORE: 2
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Description
BiferaRxâ„¢ is a prescription iron supplement. BiferaRxâ„¢ is a small oval, film-coated maroon tablet, with black core, debossed and bisected with "AP|85" on one side, and plain on the other.
Each BiferaRxâ„¢ tablet contains:
VITAMINS
Amount per serving
Folic Acid
1 mg
B12 (as cyanocobalamin)
25 mcg
MINERALS
Iron
  as PIC (polysaccharide iron complex)
22 mg
  as HIP (heme iron polypeptide as Proferrin®Proferrin® is a registered trademark of Colorado Biolabs, Inc. Cozad, NE.BiferaRx™ is a trademark of Alaven® Pharmaceutical LLC, Marietta, GA. - bovine source, USDA certified)
6 mg
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
Microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, crospovidone, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, coating (polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, talc, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, titanium dioxide, FD&C blue no. 2 aluminum lake).
Indications And Usage
BiferaRxâ„¢ is a prescription iron supplement indicated for use in improving the nutritional status of iron deficiency.
Contraindications
This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Hemochromatosis and hemosiderosis are contraindications to iron therapy.
Warning
Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6.
Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Precautions
Folic acid when administered as a single agent in doses above 0.1mg daily may obscure pernicious anemia in that hematological remission can occur while neurological manifestations remain progressive. While prescribing this nutritional supplement for pregnant women, nursing mothers, or for women prior to conception, their medical condition and other drugs, herbs, and/or supplements consumption should be considered.
Adverse Reactions
Allergic sensitization has been reported following both oral and parenteral administration of folic acid.
Dosage And Administration
One tablet daily with or without food or as prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider with prescribing authority.
How Supplied
BiferaRxâ„¢ tablets are supplied in child-resistant bottles of 90 tablets (NDC 68220-085-90) and as a Professional Sample 5 tablet buler pack (NDC 68220-085-25).
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
STORAGE
Store at controlled room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F). Excursions permitted to 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). [See current USP]
Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container to protect from light and moisture.
U.S. Patent No. 7,585,527
For medical inquiries call toll free 1-888-317-0001
www.BiferaRx.com
Manufactured for: ALAVEN® PHARMACEUTICAL LLCMarietta, GA 30062
References Section
1. Frykman E, bystron M, Jansoon U, Edberg A, Hansen T. Side effects of iron supplements in blood donors: superior tolerance of heme iron. J Lab Clin Med. 1994; 123:561-564.
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NDC 68220-085-90 90 Tablets
Bifera Rxâ„¢ Iron Supplement
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Manufactured for: ALAVEN® PHARMACEUTICAL LLCMarietta, GA 30062
www.BiferaRx.com
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