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Frequently Asked Questions by Patients
General FeraMAX® Questions
Store FeraMAX® in a cool dry place (between 15ºC and 30ºC), out of direct sunlight. Keep this and all medicines safely out of the reach of children.
FeraMAX® is available across Canada and supplied by all major pharmacy wholesalers/distributors to pharmacies.
Iron deficiency is a common problem that impacts many Canadians. Some drug plans in Canada may provide coverage for oral iron supplements. We advise to contact your Insurance Company and enquire about coverage. Click here for helpful information.
Health Canada has approved all FeraMAX®products under the natural health product category. You do need to consult a healthcare professional before using FeraMAX® products. The NPN (Natural Product Number) for FeraMAX® Pd Therapeutic 150 is 80075623, FeraMAX® Pd Powder 15 is 80109337, and FeraMAX® Pd Maintenance 45 is 80118645.
All FeraMAX® products are VegeCert-certified. The capsule of FeraMAX® Pd Therapeutic 150 is made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) that is suitable for vegan and vegetarian diets.
This VegeCert logo indicates that our product has been audited and inspected by inspectors from Kashruth Council of Canada (COR). These inspectors visit our manufacturing facilities to ensure that FeraMAX® Pd conforms to VegeCert’s high standards.
Certain population groups may be at increased risk of iron deficiency such as: Persons who are pregnant, menstruating girls and women, pre-term infants and children, and frequent blood donors.
Persons with certain medical conditions may also be at risk of iron deficiency such as: hemodialysis, post-gastric bypass or bariatric surgery, gastrointestinal bleeding, intestinal parasites such as hookworm, chronic kidney disease, malabsorption disorders, and those with restrictive diets.*
FeraMAX® Pd Therapeutic 150 is available in a bottle of 100 capsules or carton of 30 capsules.
FeraMAX® Pd Powder 15 is available in an 83 g bottle.
FeraMAX® Pd Therapeutic 150
FeraMAX® Pd Therapeutic 150 is an oral iron supplement formulated with polydextrose-iron complex. It provides with 150 mg of elemental iron and is recommended for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in adults (See more information here)
Adherence to iron therapy is very important, and you may need to continue taking iron supplements for 3-6 months after your hemoglobin levels have returned to normal, to replenish iron stores. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting iron supplementation or for guidance on appropriate duration of use.
The patented formulation of FeraMAX® Pd Therapeutic 150 contains a polydextrose-iron complex. It does not have a generic and cannot be substituted. The unique polydextrose delivery mechanism assures a more uniform molecular structure of the iron complex, leading to a more reproducible, reliable quality*.
FeraMAX® Pd Therapeutic 150 is manufactured in North America, in a US FDA and Health Canada-licensed and inspected facility.
FeraMAX® Pd Therapeutic 150 is certified vegan/vegetarian by VegeCert and, alcohol-free, gluten-free and lactose-free. It is also recognized by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada, and is voted the #1 recommended OTC iron supplement by Canadian physicians and pharmacists.
*Data on file. BioSyent Pharma Inc., 2019
FeraMAX® Pd Therapeutic 150 capsules include D&C Red #33, D&C Yellow #10, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6 as colorants. These color additives (in the amounts used) are permitted for use by Canadian health authorities.
- Medicinal ingredient: Polydextrose-iron complex
- Non-medicinal ingredients: carrageenan, D&C Red #33, D&C Yellow #10, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #6, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, potassium chloride, and titanium dioxide.
FeraMAX® Pd Therapeutic 150 is a patented formulation for elemental iron. It is the only Polydextrose Iron Complex (PDIC) in Canada. There is no generic available. There are currently no products with the same formulation.
Because FeraMAX® Pd Therapeutic 150 is taken only once a day, doses are often separated from other medications to reduce potential interactions. It is generally sufficient if the doses are adjusted so that they are taken a few hours before or after other medication. Caution may be required when taking oral iron supplements with the the following medications:
- Antacids
- Tetracyclines (e.g., doxycycline, minocycline, tetracycline)
- Quinoline antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin)
- Chloramphenicol
- Pancreatic enzymes
- Thyroid hormones
- Alendronate
- Cefdinir
- Etidronate
Some people may experience gastrointestinal side effects. Consult your health care practitioner prior to use, if you are hypersensitive to iron preparations or any ingredient in this product, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have peptic ulcer, regional enteritis, or ulcerative colitis. Discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner if you experience nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, hematemesis (vomiting of blood), or diarrhea.
Many oral iron supplements should be taken on an empty stomach; however this increases the likelihood of adverse side effects. Due to its formulation and how it is absorbed, FeraMAX® Pd Therapeutic 150 can be given with or without food. It is best to take FeraMAX® Pd Therapeutic 150 at the same time each day.
FeraMAX® Pd Therapeutic 150 delivers 150 mg of elemental iron per capsule – the highest dosage of bioavailable iron in an iron supplement. One capsule per day provides all of the iron necessary for treating iron deficiency and iron deficient anemia.
Yes! FeraMAX® Pd Therapeutic 150 is the only polydextrose-iron complex (PDIC) in Canada.
FeraMAX® Pd Therapeutic 150 is manufactured in a North American facility that meets US FDA and Health Canada regulatory requirements.
FeraMAX® Pd Maintenance 45
FeraMAX® Pd Maintenance 45 is taken orally as a daily chewable tablet.
What are the active ingredients in FeraMAX® Pd Maintenance 45?
FeraMAX® Pd Maintenance 45 contains 45 mg elemental iron (ferric) as Polydextrose-Iron Complex (PDIC), 75 mg vitamin C (ascorbic acid), and 1,000 mcg Vitamin B12 cyanocobalamin).
In alphabetical order: citric acid, colloidal silicon dioxide, FD&C yellow
#6 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, mannitol, modified food starch, mono and diglycerides of fatty acids, orange flavour, sucralose, trisodium citrate, vanilla flavour, xylitol.
Helps prevent iron-deficiency anemia and supports the formation of red blood cells. Helps the body to metabolize nutrients and energy and supports the immune system. Take as part of a healthy diet, to maintain normal iron levels, and to prevent iron deficiency and associated tiredness and fatigue.
Adolescents and adults (14 years and above) are eligible to use FeraMAX® Pd Maintenance 45.
The elemental iron used in the development of FeraMAX® Pd products (i.e., FeraMAX® Pd
Maintenance 45, FeraMAX® Pd Powder 15, and FeraMAX® Pd Therapeutic 150 capsules) is based on a homogeneous type of polysaccharide – Polydextrose (Pd) – linked to ferric (Fe3+) elemental iron, to form the patented Polydextrose Iron Complex (PDIC). The different molecular makeup of PDIC versus traditional products which are based on polysaccharide iron complex (PIC) leads to a more uniform structure, which results a more reproducible and reliable quality.*
*BioSyent Pharma Inc. Mississauga. Data on file.
Vitamin C helps the body to metabolize nutrients and energy and supports the immune system.
Vitamin B12 is also an important ingredient, as it supports the formation of red blood cells. The Iron along with vitamin C and vitamin B12 taken as part of a healthy diet, help to maintain normal iron levels, and to prevent iron deficiency and associated tiredness and fatigue.
None of the FeraMAX family of products stain teeth.
This includes FeraMAX Powder, our child-friendly powder version (15mg/1/4 tsp); with FeraMAX Pd Maintenance 45, chewable does not stain teeth, nor does the capsule contents of FeraMAX Pd Therapeutic 150.
Both the orange and vanilla flavours come from natural plant sources. As a reminder, FeraMAX® Pd Maintenance 45 is vegan certified, as are all versions of FeraMAX®.
FeraMAX® Pd Powder 15
Dissolve FeraMAX® Pd Powder 15 in water or mix in soft foods or powdered cereals.
Medicinal ingredients: 120 X 15 mg doses of elemental iron
Non-medicinal ingredients: Grape and Raspberry flavouring, maltodextrin, sucralose
No, FeraMAX® Pd Powder 15 does not have a metallic taste as our polysaccharide-iron complex is tasteless. We have added a pleasant tasting grape/raspberry flavour.
FeraMAX® Pd Powder 15 is formulated for use in children. Parents or caregivers should consult a healthcare professional before use in infants or young children.
All FeraMAX® products are gluten free, lactose free, alcohol free and vegan certified. For specific medicinal and non-medicinal ingredients please review the product information.
In an 83 g bottle of FeraMAX® Pd Powder 15, there is 1800 mg of elemental iron which equals 120 x 15 mg doses of elemental iron.
Infants and children (3 years or younger): Take ¼ or ½ tsp (15-30 mg of elemental iron), 1 time per day. Dosing by weight of the child (3 - 6 mg/kg of body weight) and degree of iron deficiency, or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Children (4–13 years): Take ¼ to ½ tsp (15–30 mg of elemental iron), 1 time per day. Dosing by weight of the child (3–6 mg/kg of body weight) and degree of iron deficiency, or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Adolescents and adults (14 years and older): Take ½ to ¾ tsp (30–45 mg of elemental iron), 1 time per day, or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Always consult your healthcare provider to determine the appropriate daily iron dose for you /
your child and read and follow the product’s label. Visit our Dosing Calculator for more information.
Canadian Pharmacist counselling is also available via telephone or email.
- Call now: 1.800.663.8637
- Email: [email protected]
- Mon- Fri: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Check to see if you have any signs of iron deficiency
Iron deficiency/ Iron deficiency anemia symptoms tracker for adults and children
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Order FeraMAX® Pd Online
FeraMAX® Pd is available through PHARMEX Direct – a fully accredited, Canadian, direct delivery pharmacy.
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Iron deficiency is quite common, but the causes and symptoms differ depending upon the individual patient. You can find out more information about the causes and symptoms of low iron.
