Iron is absolutely vital to the health and development of your child.

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Pregnancy comes with a lot of changes for the expectant mother, one of them being increased iron needs.

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A fetus depends upon nutrients from the mother in order to develop properly.

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FeraMAX 150 capsules are vegan certified by the Kashruth Council of Canada.

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It is estimated that 20% of women of childbearing age are iron deficient and 50% of pregnant women develop iron deficiency.

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Iron deficiency and anemia are common in those with celiac disease.

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In a woman’s golden years, blood loss and poor absorption are the most common causes of iron deficiency.
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Iron is absolutely vital to the health and development of your child.

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Pregnancy comes with a lot of changes for the expectant mother, one of them being increased iron needs.

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A fetus depends upon nutrients from the mother in order to develop properly.

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BioSyent Pharma is pleased to announce the launch of our FeraMAX 150 Vegan Certified capsules.

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It is estimated that 20% of women of childbearing age are iron deficient and 50% of pregnant women develop iron deficiency.

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Iron deficiency and anemia are common in those with celiac disease.

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In a woman’s golden years, blood loss and poor absorption are the most common causes of iron deficiency.

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Feramax^® Pd Therapeutic 150
Patented Polydextrose Iron Complex (PDIC)

Highest elemental iron amount (150 mg) available in single capsules

Once a day dosing

Patented Polydextrose Iron Complex is well tolerated with a reduced toxicity profile¹

Vegan certified capsules

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Struggles with iron deficiency and the difference Feramax^® made to their routines

I have been taking FeraMAX® for 6 months. In the first three months, my iron levels rose from 15 to 18. In the second three months, they rose from 18 to 22. My doctor wants me to keep taking it until my levels are in the 30’s, which at this rate will probably be another year! The negative side is the slow increase and the cost (it is almost $20 for a 30-day supply). The positive side is that I get absolutely no gastric problems from this stuff. I have tried all kinds of iron supplements and stopped taking them because of severe constipation and stomach pains. But FeraMAX® causes me absolutely no problems.*

D.T

FeraMAX® was fabulous. No stomach upset, no constipation. Good energy level considering that I was post op for hip surgery.*

Helen F., Burlington, ON

I stopped taking FeraMAX® two months after receiving an IUD. The IUD was to help with the loss of iron in the blood during menstruation. After two months I started with the symptoms again of headaches, fatigue, irritability, shortness of breath. Am now back on FeraMAX® and feeling better again.*

B.K, Ontario

I have been on iron supplements for many years and have always had side effects, mostly constipation. Then about 1 year ago my doctor recommended FeraMAX^® and my life is back to normal. I do not experience any of the side effects I had with the other iron supplements I tried. I think this is a great product and would recommend it to anyone that requires iron supplements.*

Flora B., Mississauga, ON

I am a drug information pharmacist with a private practice in women’s health who has personally struggled with iron deficiency anemia. I have tried many products, including the expensive ones, but none of them compare to FeraMAX® regarding side effects, convenience, and efficacy. The product has changed my ability to control my iron deficiency and improved my quality of life. I promote it whenever I can without reservation. Thank you for developing this life changing product that is reasonably priced.*

Maria Bizecki, BSO ACPR FCP CPCPH, Alberta

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What makes Feramax^® different from other iron supplements, and why is it important?

Feramax^® Pd is an oral iron supplement for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia
Feramax^® Pd is the #1 recommended iron supplement by physicians and pharmacists in Canada

Available online and at pharmacies across Canada
Available as capsule and powder which does not stain teeth
Feramax^® Pd does not need a prescription, but is kept behind the counter. Talk to the pharmacist.

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Feramax^® Pd FAQs

Frequently asked questions by patients and health care practitioners
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How is Feramax^® supplied?
Feramax^® 150 is available in a bottle of 100 capsules or carton of 30 capsules.
Feramax^® Powder is available in an 83 g bottle.
What is Feramax^® Pd Therapeutic 150?
Feramax^® Pd Therapeutic 150 is an oral iron supplement formulated with polydextrose in a stable complex. It is manufactured by a specialized process whereby the iron is coated with polydextrose (starches/sugars). This coating allows the iron to pass through the stomach relatively intact where it is absorbed through the small intestine and is then delivered to the bloodstream.

• It is a dark brown powder which, when dissolved in water forms a very dark brown solution.

• It is virtually tasteless and odorless.

• It is an organic complex and contains no free ions, also described as being non-ionic.

• Due to the polysaccharide coating (matrix) it is electrically neutral.
What conditions/pathologies are at risk for iron deficiency?
During pregnancy
Menstruating girls and women
Pre-term infants and children
Iron deficient anemia
Hemodialysis
Post-gastric bypass or bariatric surgery
Hookworm; intestinal parasites

Is Feramax^® Pd Therapeutic 150 the only polydextrose-iron complex (PDIC) in Canada?
Yes! Feramax^® Pd Therapeutic 150 is the only polydextrose-iron complex (PDIC) in Canada.

Feramax^® is known for innovation in iron therapy, and as reliable partners to HCPs in the management of Iron Deficiency. First to market with a vegan-certified capsule, and first to market with a water-soluble powder.

Feramax^® Pd Therapeutic 150 is manufactured in North America, in a US FDA and Health Canada- approved facility.
How is Feramax^® Pd Therapeutic 150 different from other iron supplements?
Most iron supplements are ferrous (iron) salts. Feramax^® Pd Therapeutic 150 is a polydextrose-iron complex. This formulation provides a well tolerated high-dosage of elemental iron. It is also the only iron supplement that is Vegan Certified.
What are the properties of Feramax^® Pd Therapeutic 150?
Feramax^® Pd Therapeutic 150 is positively charged and soluble at pH < 4.0. This solubility at low pH may be associated with improved absorption.
X-ray diffraction analysis shows that polysaccharide-iron complexes have a ferrihydrite (β-FeOOH) structure that closely resembles the structure of ferritin, the natural intracellular protein that binds iron in duodenal cells.

The fact that the polydextrose-iron complex closely resembles endogenous carriers of iron could account for its high bioavailability and reduced side effects.

HCP Resources

Pharmacist Continuing Education Videos On Managing Iron Deficiency Anemia