ABOUT IRON

Iron is a mineral our body needs to synthesize hemoglobin, which is a protein in red blood cells that gives blood its red colour and enables red blood cells to carry oxygen throughout the body.

 

When the body does not get enough iron, it cannot produce enough hemoglobin and the number of normal, healthy red blood cells needed to carry oxygen to body tissues.1 This condition is called iron deficiency (iron shortage) or iron deficiency anemia

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WHO IS AT RISK OF IRON DEFICIENCY

Your doctor has prescribed Palafer® to address iron deficiency that may be due to any of the following risk factors.2,3

Palafer Iron Therapy pack

Palafer® Iron Therapy

Palafer® (NPN 01923420)

  • Each capsule contains 300 mg ferrous fumarate, equivalent to 100 mg elemental iron
  • For the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency
  • Once a day dosing at bedtime on an empty stomach for adults and children 12 years and older, or as directed by a physician. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications.
  • Available in 30 and 90 capsules

Palafer® Suspension

Palafer® (NPN 01923439)

Each 5 mL contains 300 mg ferrous fumarate equivalent to 100 mg elemental iron

  • For the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency
  • Once a day dosing
  • Children 0 months to 13 years: Take maximum 2mL daily at bedtime or as directed by a physician. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications. Shake well before use.
  • Adults and children 14 years and older: Take 5 mL daily at bedtime or as directed by a physician. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications. Shake well before use.
  • Pleasant tasting cherry flavour
  • Suspension liquid format (100 mL)
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PALAFeR-PrenatalCF

Palafer® cf – Prenatal Supplement

Palafer® (NPN 01923455)

  • For the prevention and treatment of iron and folic acid deficiencies
  • Each capsule contains 300 mg ferrous fumarate (equivalent to 100 mg elemental iron), 200 mg ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and 0.5 mg folic acid (folate)
  • Includes folic acid to help reduce the risk of neural tube defects when taken daily prior to becoming pregnant and during early pregnancy.
  • Once a day dosing at bedtime on an empty stomach for adults and children 12 years and older, or as directed by a physician. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications
  • Available in 30 capsules

HOW SHOULD I TAKE PALAFER® ?

Take Palafer on an empty stomach before bedtime, a few hours before or after taking other medications.

Taking iron supplements with drinks that have vitamin C will help your body absorb the iron.

Be sure to take only the recommended dose of iron.

Too much can be toxic, especially for children.

Talk to your doctor to find out how long you need to take an iron supplement.

*Take a few hours before or after taking other medications.

WHERE CAN I BUY PALAFER®?

Palafer® is available at Pharmacies only.

Speak to your Pharmacist about Palafer® and if is right for you.

Palafer® is available across Canada and supplied by all major Pharmacy/wholesales/distributors to pharmacies.

Palafer® is not in each and every retail pharmacy, but they can request them from wholesalers/distributors.

Palafer-Suspension

Precautions While Using Palafer

Precautions and Warnings

Keep out of the reach of children.

This package contains enough iron to seriously harm a child.
Some people may experience constipation, diarrhea and/or vomiting.

Certain foods may inhibit iron absorption4. If you are taking iron, the following foods should be avoided, or only taken in very small amounts, for at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after you take iron:

  • Cheese and yogurt
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Spinach
  • Tea or coffee
  • Whole-grain breads and cereals and bran

Taking Iron with other products or medications

Do not take iron products with medications, antacids or calcium products. While taking iron, it is best to space doses of these products at least 1 to 2 hours apart, to get the full benefit from each medicine or product.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

To be sure this product is right for you always read and follow the label

For questions, call 1-888-843-7239

Citations

[1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3999603/

[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3999603/

[3] Palafer®/Palafer® cf Product Monograph.

[4]https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3999603/