Prasterone (dehydroepiandrosterone, DHEA) vaginal and Triferic

• Generic Name: dehydroepiandrosterone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Intrarosa, DHEA

Prasterone is a manmade form of a hormone called dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). DHEA is normally produced by your adrenal glands. DHEA is inactive by itself, but in the body DHEA can be converted into active sex hormones including estrogen and testosterone.

Prasterone vaginal (for use in the vagina) is used in women to treat painful sexual intercourse that is related to vaginal changes caused by menopause.

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

• Generic Name: ferric pyrophosphate
• Dosage Forms: powder for solution
• Other Brand Names: Triferic

Triferic is an iron replacement product. You normally get iron from the foods you eat. Iron helps your body produce red blood cells that carry oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs.

Triferic is used to treat iron deficiency in people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis.

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