Preguntas frecuentes sobre Fergon
How much does Fergon cost without insurance?
The price for Fergon averages around $9.44 per 30, 240 (27 fe)mg tablets, but this price may vary by store. With a SingleCare Fergon discount card, a prescription for Fergon costs $3.94 per 30, 240 (27 fe)mg tablets. For all your prescription needs, a SingleCare savings card can save you as much as 80% on your purchases.
How much does Fergon cost with insurance?
Fergon is an over-the-counter iron supplement containing an ingredient (ferrous gluconate, i.e. iron) available in other over-the-counter dietary supplements. Therefore, you will not find Fergon covered by insurance plans as you would a prescription drug with a copay. You can use a free Fergon coupon from SingleCare to save money on your prescription. The price of Fergon is with a SingleCare discount card is only $3.94.
Does Medicare cover Fergon and how much does it cost?
Because Fergon is a low-priced, over-the-counter iron supplement, no Medicare prescription drug plan covers purchases of Fergon.
For Medicare patients with a prescription for Fergon, you’ll pay as little as $3.94 for 30, 240 (27 fe)mg tablets of Fergon with a SingleCare Fergon at participating pharmacies.
Is there a generic of Fergon?
Fergon is a brand-name over-the-counter iron supplement. There are several generic versions of Fergon, such as Puritan's Pride or Mason.
What is Fergon?
Fergon is an iron supplement used by people concerned about the amount of iron in their blood, such as athletes, pregnant women, high-achieving employees, and others. Iron is vital to the transport of oxygen in the bloodstream to the cells in the body. Fergon is sometimes prescribed to patients with iron-deficiency anemia, poor nutrition, or pregnancy—any condition involving a shortage of iron in the red blood cells.
Ferrous gluconate (an iron mineral) is the only active ingredient in Fergon. It is an iron compound that is gradually absorbed and used by the body. Vitamins that are critical in the body's use of iron, such as vitamins B3, B9, B12, and C, are not included and may require additional supplements.
What are the side effects of Fergon?
Common side effects of Fergon include but are not limited to upset stomach, stomach cramps, constipation, diarrhea, or black or bloody stools. Allergic reactions to ferrous sulfate are extremely rare.
Although iron is a naturally occurring and critical part of our diet, overdosing on iron can lead to iron poisoning and even death. Always follow your doctor's instructions or the suggested dosage on the supplement.
