iron polysaccharide complex (Soroka University Medical Center)

Iron polysaccharide complex is an oral iron supplement used for the treatment and prevention of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia. It consists of ferric iron (Fe3+) complexed with low-molecular-weight polysaccharides. This formulation is designed to be more stable in the gastrointestinal tract compared to traditional ferrous salts, potentially reducing common side effects such as gastric irritation and metallic taste. The polysaccharide coating allows the iron to remain sequestered until it reaches the duodenum, where it is absorbed into the bloodstream to replenish iron stores and support the production of hemoglobin. Soroka University Medical Center has utilized this preparation in clinical trials to compare its efficacy and patient compliance against other iron formulations, such as ferrous gluconate, specifically in the pediatric population.

Brand names

Ferripel-3Ferripel3Ferripel 3

Other names

Polysaccharide-iron complexPIC