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Enfamil® Fer-In-Sol® Liquid Iron Supplement

A liquid iron supplement for infants and toddlers. Infants who may especially require supplemental iron include low birth weight infants, infants of anemic mothers and infants of mothers with poorly controlled diabetes1–4

Indication

Enfamil Fer-In-Sol Liquid Iron Supplement is for the supplemental iron needs of infants and toddlers. Infants who may especially require supplemental iron include infants of anemic mothers^1,2, low-birth-weight infants^1,3,4 and infants of mothers with poorly managed diabetes⁴.

Ingredients

Ingredients: As noted in Supplement Facts

Other Ingredients: Water, sugar, sorbitol, citric acid (antioxidant for iron), alcohol (0.2% v/v), sodium bisulfite (preservative), natural flavors, sulfites.

Nutrients

Supplement Facts

Nutrient	Per 1 mL	% DV Infants	% DV Children under 4 years
Iron, mg	15	136	214

Administration

Instructions for Use for Enfamil Fer-In-Sol

Drops:

Shake the bottle well and fill the dropper to 1 mL line (daily serving) unless doctor recommends another dosage.
Dispense gently into mouth towards inner cheek; a small amount will remain in the tip.
To increase acceptance, mix with breast milk, formula, juice, cereal or other foods.

Parents should talk to the child’s doctor about Fer-In-Sol.

This product comes with a child-resistant cap.

Refrigeration not required. Store away from direct light.

USE BY DATE ON BOTTOM OF CARTON.

Enfamil Fer-In-Sol varies in color from colorless to bluish-green to amber. Any color within this range is normal and does not affect the potency of the product.

Side Effects

Temporary discoloration of the teeth due to liquid iron supplements can be minimized by thorough brushing. While taking iron, stools may appear darker in color. This is normal and no cause for concern.

Osmolality

When added to 2 fl oz of infant formula or breast milk, 1 mL of Enfamil Fer-In-Sol Liquid Iron Supplement increases the osmolality by +55 mOsm/kg water^5,*. If the resulting osmolality is higher than desired for a particular baby, an option is to add 0.5 mL of the supplement to the feeding twice per day.

*A previous formulation was evaluated.

Product Forms and Ordering Information

ENFAMIL FER-IN-SOL IS AVAILABLE AS A LIQUID IRON SUPPLEMENT IN A 50 mL BOTTLE

When using this information, please note the following:

Coding systems and reimbursement allowable rates vary by payer:

Medicare Part B uses HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) to group products
Medicaid systems vary by state; some use HCPCS while others use NDC format code or systems of their own—contact your state provider for more information
Private health insurance and managed care companies may use HCPCS, NDC format code or their own system—contact your provider for more information

Enfamil^®Fer-In-Sol^®Liquid Iron Supplement, Dropper
Item #: 074026
Description: Dropper
Unit Size: 50 mL
Calories/Unit: N/A
Product Yield/Unit (fl oz): N/A
Case: 12 cartons per case
HCPCS Code: N/A
NDC Format Code: 00087-0740-02

Accidential overdosage or intake

In case of accidental overdose, the physician, poison control center or hospital emergency should be notified immediately. Patients with a known exposure of more than 40 mg ⁄ kg of elemental iron, or with severe, persistent symptoms related to iron ingestion, should be referred to a healthcare facility for medical evaluation and observation⁶.

WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of the reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

PRECAUTIONS: As with all vitamin products, parents should be cautioned against excessive dosage.

Enfamil Fer-In-Sol varies in color from colorless to bluish-green to amber. Any color within this range is normal and does not affect the potency of the product.

PRODUCT BENEFITS

Scientifically formulated to meet your newborn, infant or toddler's supplementary iron needs

1 mL = 15 mg of elemental iron
Has the recommended daily amount of iron for infants and toddlers
Kosher (Note: the alcohol in Enfamil Fer-In-Sol is not approved for Passover)
Store at room temperature. Refrigeration is not required, but will not harm the product

Enfamil^® is the #1 vitamin drops brand recommended by pediatricians

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References

Gartner LM, Morton J, Lawrence RA, et al. Breastfeeding and the use of human milk. Pediatrics. 2005;115:496-506.
Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. Washington, DC: National Academy Press; 2001.
American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Nutrition. Kleinman RE, ed. Pediatric Nutrition.7th ed. Elk Grove Village, Ill: AAP;2014.
American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Nutrition. Iron fortification of infant formulas. 1999;104:119-123.
Data on file, Mead Johnson Nutrition, September 2009.
Manoguerra AS, Erdman AR, Booze LL, et al. Iron ingestion: an evidence-based consensus guideline for out-of-hospital management. Clin Toxicol(Phila). 2005;43:553-570.