What is iron supplement used for?
Iron (ferrous fumarate, ferrous gluconate, ferrous sulfate) is used to treat or prevent anemia (a lower than normal number of red blood cells) when the amount of iron taken in from the diet is not enough. Iron is a mineral that is available as a dietary supplement.
Can taking iron cause diarrhea?
Iron is absorbed the best on an empty stomach. Yet, iron supplements can cause stomach cramps, nausea, and diarrhea in some people. You may need to take iron with a small amount of food to avoid this problem. Milk, calcium and antacids should not be taken at the same time as iron supplements.
Can you buy over the counter iron pills?
You can get iron supplements from your pharmacist without a prescription. The pharmacist will ask questions about your history with iron supplements before determining if you should take them. If you have never taken iron before, you may be asked to visit a doctor first to confirm a deficiency with a blood test.
Is Integra Plus over the counter?
Integra Plus is a brand-name over-the-counter product. There is no Integra Plus generic alternative available.
Why does iron cause weight gain?
Patients who receive iron treatment gain weight, if they do not make diet or have a metabolic disease. So, iron therapy increases serum ferritin levels accompanying with body weight.
What is the generic name for Integra Plus?
Integra Plus is a brand-name multivitamin and mineral supplement that is used to treat anemia and iron deficiency. There is no generic version of this supplement.
Do I need a prescription for Integra?
Integra is a brand-name prescription iron supplement to treat low blood iron. It is most often prescribed for pregnant women or iron-deficient anemic patients. While Integra is not available over-the-counter, many common over-the-counter dietary supplements contain some or all of the active ingredients in Integra.