Kao-Paverin Caps and NovaFerrum 50

• Generic Name: loperamide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Diamode, Imodium A-D, Imodium A-D EZ Chews, Imodium A-D New Formula, Imodium, Maalox Anti-Diarrheal, Pepto Diarrhea Control, Imotil, Kao-Paverin, Kaopectate 1-D, Diar-Aid, Anti-Diarrheal [OTC]

Loperamide is a medicine used along with other measures to treat diarrhea. Loperamide helps stop diarrhea by slowing down the movements of the intestines.

In the U.S., loperamide capsules are available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: iron polysaccharide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ezfe, Ferrex-150, Ferus Pic-150, Iferex 150, Niferex Elixir, NovaFerrum 50, Nu-Iron 150, Poly Iron, ProFe, Myferon 150, Novaferrum, Poly-Iron, Fe-Tinic 150, Ferrex 150 Plus, Niferex-150

NovaFerrum 50 is a form of the mineral iron. Iron is important for many functions in the body, especially for the transport of oxygen in the blood.

NovaFerrum 50 is used to prevent and to treat iron deficiencies and iron deficiency anemia.

NovaFerrum 50 is not for use as a general dietary supplement in people with normal iron levels.

NovaFerrum 50 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.