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Iron Dex Capsules

NAFDAC Reg. No. A4-1429 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC. Registration activeAs of 28 October 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Iron Dex Capsules
NAFDAC number
A4-1429
Active ingredient
Ferric ammonium citrate; Folic acid; Vitamin B12; Zinc
Strength
160 mg; 0.5 mg; 7.5 mcg; 20.6 mg
Form
Capsule
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Geneith Pharmaceuticals Limited
Approved
19 Feb 2021
Status
Inactive View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
18 Feb 2026
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

What we found

  • Iron Dex Capsules is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (A4-1429). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Iron Dex Capsules is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for ferric ammonium citrate, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

What it is used for

For temporary relief of pain and itching associated with: minor burns sunburn minor cuts scrapes insect bites minor skin irritations rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac Dries the oozing and weeping of poison: ivy oak sumac

Purpose

Purpose Calamine 3% Skin Protectant Pramoxine HCl 1% External Analgesic

Possible side effects

condition worsens symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days

Do not use if

on wounds or damaged skin

Warnings

For external use only. Do not use on wounds or damaged skin When using this product do not get into eyes do not bandage tightly Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days Keep out of reach of children . If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Storage

Store at Room Temperature

General information only, not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

Check your pack of Iron Dex Capsules

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3 free checks left today Official sources: NAFDAC Green Book & recalls · WHO · U.S. FDA · NLM RxNorm

About Iron Dex Capsules

What is in Iron Dex Capsules?

Iron Dex Capsules contains Ferric ammonium citrate; Folic acid; Vitamin B12; Zinc (160 mg; 0.5 mg; 7.5 mcg; 20.6 mg), as capsule, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Iron Dex Capsules registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Iron Dex Capsules is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number A4-1429, and its registration is active as of 28 October 2026.

Has Iron Dex Capsules been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Iron Dex Capsules in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Iron Dex Capsules is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number A4-1429, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Iron Dex Capsules used for?

For temporary relief of pain and itching associated with: minor burns sunburn minor cuts scrapes insect bites minor skin irritations rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac Dries the oozing and weeping of poison: ivy oak sumac (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for ferric ammonium citrate. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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