Ferium Xt Drop 15 mL

Ferium Xt Drop 15 mL is an oral iron and vitamin supplement that combines ferrous ascorbate with folic acid in a liquid drop form. Each Ferium Xt Drop 15 mL pack provides 15 mL of the medicine, making it easier to measure and swallow than tablets or capsules. It is used to help treat and prevent iron deficiency anemia and folate deficiency, especially when extra support is needed during pregnancy, heavy menstrual blood loss, poor intake, or recovery from illness. As a hematinic, it supports red blood cell production and helps improve low hemoglobin when prescribed by a clinician.

How it works: Ferrous ascorbate supplies iron in a form the body can absorb and use to make hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen in red blood cells. Folic acid helps the bone marrow produce healthy new red blood cells, and the drop form makes it easier to take the medicine by mouth and adjust the dose accurately.

Ferium Xt Drop 15 mL is a liquid drop formulation, so it can suit people who have trouble swallowing tablets, need flexible dose adjustment, or prefer a measured oral liquid. Because it is a 15 mL pack of Ferium Xt Drop, the doctor can tailor the amount more precisely than with fixed tablet strengths, which is especially useful in children, pregnancy, or patients needing gradual titration.

• Treatment of iron deficiency anemia
• Prevention of anemia in pregnancy
• Folate deficiency support
• Nutritional iron supplementation when prescribed
• Recovery support after blood loss or poor dietary intake

• Shake the bottle well before measuring the dose.
• Use the measuring dropper or the exact device provided; do not guess the amount.
• Take Ferium Xt Drop 15 mL exactly as prescribed by your doctor; the dose depends on age, hemoglobin level, and reason for treatment.
• It may be taken after food if it upsets your stomach, although absorption can be better on an empty stomach for some people.
• Avoid taking it at the same time as milk, tea, coffee, antacids, or calcium supplements.
• Rinse the mouth after taking if it stains the teeth, since liquid iron can darken teeth in some users.

Each Ferium Xt Drop 15 mL pack contains 15 mL of the oral drop formulation, but that does not mean 15 mL is the correct dose for every person. The doctor decides how often it should be taken, and in many cases iron-folic acid drops are taken once daily or as directed; the daily amount should not exceed the prescribed dose. Use only the schedule given by the prescriber, because the right dose depends on the patient’s iron needs and age.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ferrous Ascorbate + Folic Acid may include:

• Nausea
• Stomach upset or abdominal discomfort
• Constipation
• Loose stools or diarrhea
• Dark stools
• Unpleasant metallic taste
• Teeth staining with liquid iron, which may be more noticeable with drops

• Do not use Ferium Xt Drop 15 mL as a substitute for an exact dose prescribed for anemia without medical advice.
• Keep out of reach of children; iron products can be dangerous if accidentally swallowed in large amounts.
• Use caution if you have a history of stomach ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, or ongoing gastrointestinal bleeding.
• Tell your doctor if you have thalassemia, hemolytic anemia, or other non-iron-deficiency blood disorders, since iron may not help and can be harmful.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use only under medical supervision, even though folic acid and iron are commonly used in these settings.
• Liquid iron can stain teeth and clothes, so careful measuring and rinsing after use may help.
• Do not combine with other iron-containing supplements unless your clinician specifically tells you to do so.

• Antacids and acid-reducing medicines may lower iron absorption.
• Calcium supplements, milk, and dairy products can reduce absorption if taken at the same time.
• Tea and coffee can interfere with iron uptake.
• Some antibiotics such as tetracyclines and fluoroquinolones can bind with iron and work less well.
• Levothyroxine and iron can interfere with each other and usually need dose separation.

Store Ferium Xt Drop 15 mL at room temperature, tightly closed, and protect it from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.