Bifera Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Iron (as polysaccharide iron complex [PIC] 22mg + heme iron polypeptide [HIP] as Proferrin bovine source 6mg) 28mg; caplets; gluten-free.
How Supplied
Caplets—30
Manufacturer
Bifera Indications
Indications
Iron supplement. Iron deficiency.
Bifera Dosage and Administration
Adult
1 caplet once daily.
Children
<12yrs: consult physician.
Bifera Contraindications
Contraindications
Hemochromatosis. Hemosiderosis.
Bifera Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Bifera Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
May mask pernicious anemia. Monitor hemoglobin, hematocrit, ferritin levels periodically. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Bifera Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Bifera Interactions
Not Applicable
Bifera Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Allergic sensitization.
Bifera Clinical Trials
See Literature
Bifera Note
Not Applicable
Bifera Patient Counseling
See Literature