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The NU-IRON^® Family of products are indicated for Iron Deficiency Anemia. They are available in over the counter (OTC) and prescription forms. Each is designed to meet the needs of patients or children in different categories. Click on the icons above to see specific descriptions of each.

NU-IRON^® is different than your typical iron containing nutritional supplements. It contains a Polysaccharide-Iron Complex (PIC). This special form of iron is Well Absorbed and Well Tolerated. In addition, NU-IRON^® is Economical and has Once-A-Day dosing.

Most iron supplements have some form of ionized ferric or ferrous iron in them that comes into contact with the stomach and upper gastrointestinal tract. Typically, this contact leads to side effects such as: upset stomach, constipation or diarrhea. These debilitating side effects affect the quality of life of patients taking regular iron supplements. The end result is that patients stop taking their iron supplements and lose control of their iron deficiency anemia.

How Does the Polysaccharide-Iron Complex (PIC) Work?

The PIC in NU-IRON^® is an ionized iron delivery system that allows the ionic iron to be delivered to the bloodstream, without coming into contact with the stomach or upper GI tract.

The PIC is absorbed intact through the small intestine where it is then delivered to the bloodstream. There, the polysaccharide starch is broken away from the ionic iron by an enzymatic process. This process can occur because of the unique polarity of the PIC.

Once free from the PIC, the ionized iron can be used by the body to make hemoglobin.

"Explore the Science of PIC" to get a "visual tour" of how the absorption actually works.