Side effects of Lefengneng polysaccharide iron complex capsules

In the field of iron supplementation therapy, traditional iron supplements often have side effects such as gastrointestinal irritation and constipation, making it difficult for patients to persist in taking them. The side effects of the imported drug Levofloxacin polysaccharide iron complex capsules from the United States are significantly lower than those of traditional ferrous preparations, making it a recommended "mild iron supplement expert" by doctors and patients. By comparing the differences between Lifengneng polysaccharide iron complex capsules and traditional iron agents, we can have a scientific understanding of this original drug.

1. Side effects of traditional iron supplements

Although traditional iron supplements such as ferrous sulfate and ferrous succinate can supplement iron, long-term use may cause the following problems:

1. Gastrointestinal irritation: Free iron ions corrode the digestive tract mucosa, leading to nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and even gastric ulcers.

2. Constipation and black stool: Unabsorbed iron combines with intestinal sulfides to form black ferrous sulfide, while slowing down intestinal peristalsis.

These side effects can reduce patients' compliance with iron supplements and may also lead to recurrent anemia due to interrupted treatment.

2. The reason for the small side effects of Lifengneng polysaccharide iron complex capsules

1. Molecular structure innovation: no free iron ions

The core of Lifengneng lies in its polysaccharide iron complex (PIC) molecular structure. Unlike traditional iron agents that release free iron ions, PIC exists in the form of "ferrite" and is directly absorbed by small intestinal mucosal cells, similar to the "stomach iron" naturally absorbed by the human body. This design fundamentally avoids the corrosive stimulation of free iron on the digestive tract, and the incidence of digestive side effects is almost zero.

2. Micro pill structure: uniform absorption, small individual differences

Lefeng is the only polysaccharide iron complex that uses enteric coated micro pill structure. Hundreds of circular small particles are evenly distributed, with each pellet having a diameter of only 0.5-1.5mm, ensuring slow release of the drug in the gastrointestinal tract, with a large and uniform absorption area. This design brings two major advantages:

① extremely high bioavailability: absorption rate is not affected by decreased stomach acid or food, and the therapeutic effect is stable.

② Reduce local stimulation: The dispersed contact of microspheres avoids the stimulation of high concentration iron ions on the intestinal wall at a single point, resulting in a significantly lower incidence of constipation compared to traditional iron supplements.

III. Comparative advantages of side effects of Lefengneng polysaccharide iron complex capsules

Clinical data also confirms that Lefengneng's safety far exceeds that of traditional iron agents:

Long term safety studies: The American Association of Toxic Control Centers report that the toxicity of polysaccharide iron complex preparations is rarely reported, with no deaths or serious toxicity cases, and the safety factor is more than 13 times that of ordinary iron agents. Even for special populations with liver function deficiency, Lefengneng has high safety.

Pregnant and lactating women: Levofloxacin is recommended by domestic and international guidelines as the first choice for iron supplementation during pregnancy, and there have been no reports of teratogenicity or fetal development abnormalities in clinical use for nearly 50 years.

Chronic kidney disease patients: Long term use of Levofloxacin in hemodialysis patients has not shown any liver or kidney function abnormalities, and its safety data is generally good. However, traditional iron supplements may increase the risk of iron overload. In summary, the side effects of Lifengneng polysaccharide iron complex capsules are relatively small, and it fundamentally solves the problem of side effects of traditional iron agents. For people with iron deficiency anemia, they can try to take it consistently and have regular check ups. I believe their overall complexion will be much better!