Purevit Dualfe Plus FAQs
How much does Purevit Dualfe Plus cost without insurance?
Purevit Dualfe Plus costs $39.31 and can only be purchased with a prescription. With a SingleCare Purevit Dualfe Plus discount card, a prescription for Purevit Dualfe Plus will cost $3.66 at participating pharmacies such as Target, Longs Drugs, Duane Reade, and other pharmacies.
How much does Purevit Dualfe Plus cost with insurance?
Purevit Dualfe Plus is often not covered by health insurance plans, so check with your pharmacist. If it is covered, the copay cost will vary. Ask your pharmacist to do a price comparison between your insurance and your SingleCare discount card. Your price with SingleCare may be lower than your insurance copay.
Does Medicare cover Purevit Dualfe Plus and how much does it cost?
Medicare prescription drug plans rarely cover Purevit Dualfe Plus prescriptions.
For Medicare patients with a prescription for Purevit Dualfe Plus, you’ll pay as little as $3.66 for 30, 162-115.2-1mg capsules of Purevit Dualfe Plus with a SingleCare Purevit Dualfe Plus at participating pharmcies. Our partners include trusted names such as Target, Longs Drugs, Walgreens, and others.
Is there a generic of Purevit Dualfe Plus?
Purevit Dualfe Plus is a brand-name prescription iron and vitamin B supplement that has two forms of iron, ferrous fumarate (a mineral form of iron) and polysaccharide iron complex (PIC, an organic molecule with iron). “Dualfe” means “two irons.” Both ferrous fumarate and PIC can be found separately, but not together, with B vitamins and vitamin C in generic prescription and over-the-counter supplements. Ask your prescribing physician about generic alternatives to Purevit Dualfe Plus.
What is Purevit Dualfe Plus?
Purevit Dualfe Plus is a brand-name prescription iron and B vitamin supplement prescribed to treat or prevent iron-deficiency, folate-deficiency, or pernicious (vitamin B12 deficiency) anemia. Anemia is a condition in which the bloodstream does not have a sufficient number of healthy red blood cells to transport oxygen to the body's tissues. Iron, folic acid (vitamin B9), and cobalamin (vitamin B12) are all critical to the production and health of red blood cells. Ther B vitamins in Purevit Dualfe Plus – thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacinamide (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), and pyridoxine (B6) – are important to the body's ability to use energy.
In addition to iron and B vitamins, Purevit Dualfe Plus contains vitamin C, a nutrient that increases the body's ability to absorb iron through the intestines.
Purevit Dualfe Plus is an unusual iron supplement in that it contains two forms of iron. “Dualfe” in the name means “two irons.” Ferrous fumarate, an iron mineral, is a common form of iron found in most iron supplements. It is easily and quickly absorbed through the intestines and used by the body, but side effects are very common and could be very uncomfortable. Polysaccharide iron complex is a type of starch containing iron that is found in plants. It is more slowly absorbed by the intestines and only gradually used by the body. However, because it is similar to starch rather than a mineral, side effects are much less common and severe. Purevit Dualfe Plus combines both forms of iron to allow for quick absorption of some of the iron while reducing overall discomfort and side effects.
What are the side effects of Purevit Dualfe Plus?
Purevit Dualfe Plus's most common side effects include upset stomach, stomach cramps, constipation, diarrhea, and black or bloody stools, all of which are commonly experienced by people taking iron supplements. Side effects will decline over time as the body becomes accustomed to the supplement.
Allergic reactions to the iron and vitamins in Purevit Dualfe Plus are extremely rare, but you may experience an allergic reaction to the inactive ingredients. If you notice signs of an allergic reaction, such as rash, facial swelling, or trouble breathing, discontinue Purevit Dualfe Plus and get emergency medical treatment.
Although iron is a naturally occurring and critical part of our diet, overdosing on iron can lead to iron poisoning and even death. Only take iron supplements if advised or prescribed by a physician. Always follow your doctor's instructions or the suggested dosage on the supplement.
