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Prescribed Ferrex 150 Forte, Want To Opt For Ferrex 150. Which Of The Two Is Advisable?

I am prescribed Ferrex 150 Forte, 1 capsule daily. I am trying to find the best and most echonomical online source and I see Ferrex 150 which is available. What is the difference of and benefits of the two medicines? Are they interchangable? I have low red blood count and it is very helpful. My age is 74.
Thank you for assistance.
Sat, 11 May 2013
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
You have been prescribed Ferrex Forte 150 it is used for Anemia and contains elemental Iron,Folic acid,and vitamin B12.
The Ferrex contains elemental iron which is used for Iron deficiency Anemia.
Your doctor wants you take Iron and vitamin Folic acid and B12 so they are not interchangeable.
Please take this type of supplement before food or 2 hour meals.
If you have any doubt please confirm with your Physician or your Pharmacy.
Hope this helps you.
You can ask me at http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-akhilesh-dubey/63985
Take care
Good Luck
Dr.Akhilesh dubey M.D.

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Prescribed Ferrex 150 Forte, Want To Opt For Ferrex 150. Which Of The Two Is Advisable?

Hi, Welcome to HCM, You have been prescribed Ferrex Forte 150 it is used for Anemia and contains elemental Iron,Folic acid,and vitamin B12. The Ferrex contains elemental iron which is used for Iron deficiency Anemia. Your doctor wants you take Iron and vitamin Folic acid and B12 so they are not interchangeable. Please take this type of supplement before food or 2 hour meals. If you have any doubt please confirm with your Physician or your Pharmacy. Hope this helps you. You can ask me at http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-akhilesh-dubey/63985 Take care Good Luck Dr.Akhilesh dubey M.D.