Ferium Xt Suspension 150 mL

Ferium Xt Suspension 150 mL is an oral iron and vitamin supplement that contains ferrous ascorbate and folic acid in a 150 mL bottle. It belongs to the hematinic class and is commonly used to help prevent or treat iron deficiency anemia and folate deficiency anemia, especially when a liquid form is preferred. This suspension is often chosen for patients who have trouble swallowing tablets or need a measured oral iron supplement. Ferium Xt Suspension 150 mL should be used under medical guidance because the right dose depends on the cause and severity of deficiency.

How it works: Ferrous ascorbate provides iron, which your body uses to make hemoglobin so red blood cells can carry oxygen. Folic acid helps your body make healthy red blood cells and works with iron to support treatment of anemia, and the suspension form makes it easier to measure and swallow the medicine.

Ferium Xt Suspension 150 mL is the bottle size, not a tablet strength, so it is designed to be measured in prescribed doses rather than taken all at once. A doctor may choose this suspension for people who need flexible dosing, a liquid they can swallow easily, or a form that can be adjusted more precisely than solid products. Because it is a higher-volume bottle, it is meant to support ongoing treatment only when a clinician has confirmed the need for iron and folate supplementation.

• Iron deficiency anemia
• Folate deficiency anemia
• Low hemoglobin due to poor dietary intake
• Supplementation during increased iron need as prescribed
• Supportive treatment in pregnancy or blood loss when advised

• Shake Ferium Xt Suspension 150 mL well before each dose so the medicine is evenly mixed.
• Measure the dose with a proper measuring spoon, cup, or oral syringe; do not guess the amount.
• Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once daily or in divided doses depending on your needs.
• If it upsets your stomach, your clinician may advise taking it with food, but food can slow iron absorption.
• Avoid taking the suspension at the same time as milk, tea, coffee, antacids, or calcium unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Rinse your mouth after taking it if it leaves a metallic taste or stains teeth.

Each bottle of Ferium Xt Suspension contains 150 mL of the oral suspension, and the actual dose is measured from that bottle rather than taken as a single full bottle dose. How often it is taken and the maximum daily amount depend on the reason for treatment, your age, and your lab results; your doctor decides the exact schedule. Do not increase the dose on your own, because too much iron can be harmful.

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
• Constipation
• Stomach upset or abdominal pain
• Vomiting
• Dark stools
• Metallic taste
• Diarrhea

• Use Ferium Xt Suspension 150 mL only if a doctor has confirmed iron or folate deficiency or another reason for treatment.
• Keep out of reach of children, because iron overdose can be dangerous, especially in young children.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers, bowel disease, liver disease, or repeated blood transfusions.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use this suspension only as directed by your clinician.
• Do not combine it with other iron or folic acid products unless your doctor tells you to.
• This suspension may contain sweeteners or flavoring agents, so patients with diabetes should check the label and ask their pharmacist if needed.
• If the liquid stains teeth, use a straw or rinse after dosing when appropriate.

• Calcium supplements can reduce iron absorption.
• Antacids and acid-reducing medicines may lower iron absorption.
• Tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics can bind to iron and work less well.
• Levothyroxine absorption can be reduced if taken too close to iron.
• Certain mineral supplements, including magnesium, zinc, and multivitamins with iron, may interfere with dosing if taken together.

Store Ferium Xt Suspension 150 mL tightly closed at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light, and do not freeze it.