Drug Reference
Ferrous Asparto Glycinate
Rx only
Fact box
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Prescription (Rx)
Brand names
Ferrex 150 Forte PlusMultigenMultigen PlusNiferex-150
Available as
60 MG · Oral Capsule60 MG · Oral Tablet150 MG · Oral Tablet50 MG · Oral Capsule
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
⚠ Boxed warning
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.
WARNING: Ingestion of more than 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids (such as DHA) per day has been shown to have potential antithrombotic effects, including an increased bleeding time and International Normalized Ratio (INR). Administration of omega-3 fatty acids should be avoided in patients taking anticoagulants and in those known to have an inherited or acquired predisposition to bleeding.
WARNING: Ingestion of more than 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids (such as DHA) per day has been shown to have potential antithrombotic effects, including an increased bleeding time and International Normalized Ratio (INR). Administration of omega-3 fatty acids should be avoided in patients taking anticoagulants and in those known to have an inherited or acquired predisposition to bleeding.
Uses
INDICATIONS: Chromagen™ is a multivitamin/multimineral dietary supplement indicated for use in improving the nutritional status of patients with iron deficiency.
How to use / dosing
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: One softgel daily, or as directed by a physician.
Side effects
ADVERSE REACTIONS: Allergic sensitization has been reported following both oral and parenteral administration of folic acid.
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS : Chromagen™ is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- FERIVA 21 7 (ASCORBIC ACID, ZINC GLYCINATE, CYANOCOBALAMIN, FERROUS ASPARTO GLYCINATE, FOLIC ACID, LEVOMEFOLATE CALCIUM, AND SUCCINIC ACID) TABLET [AVION PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC]
- PRENATE MINI (ASCORBIC ACID, CHOLECALCIFEROL, .ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE, DL-, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, FOLIC ACID, LEVOMEFOLATE CALCIUM, CYANOCOBALAMIN, BIOTIN, CALCIUM CARBONATE, FERROUS ASPARTO GLYCINATE, IRON, POTASSIUM IODIDE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, DOCONEXENT AND LOWBUSH BLUEBERRY) CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED [AVION PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC]
- PRENATE DHA (ASCORBIC ACID, CHOLECALCIFEROL, .ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL, DL-, FOLIC ACID, LEVOMEFOLATE CALCIUM, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, CYANOCOBALAMIN, CALCIUM FORMATE, FERROUS ASPARTO GLYCINATE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE AND DOCONEXENT) CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED [AVION PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC]
- PRENATE ELITE (.BETA.-CAROTENE, ASCORBIC ACID, CHOLECALCIFEROL, .ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE, DL-, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, NIACINAMIDE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, FOLIC ACID, LEVOMEFOLATE CALCIUM, CALCIUM FORMATE, FERROUS ASPARTO GLYCINATE, CYANOCOBALAMIN, BIOTIN, POTASSIUM IODIDE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, ZINC OXIDE AND CUPRIC OXIDE) TABLET, COATED [AVION PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC]
- PRENATE ESSENTIAL (ASCORBIC ACID, CHOLECALCIFEROL, .ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE, DL-, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, FOLIC ACID, LEVOMEFOLATE CALCIUM, CYANOCOBALAMIN, BIOTIN, CALCIUM FORMATE, FERROUS ASPARTO GLYCINATE, POTASSIUM IODIDE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, DOCONEXENT AND ICOSAPENT) CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED [AVION PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.