Drug Class: Iron + Vitamin Nutritional Supplement — Anaemia Support | Form: Oral Tablet | Pack Size: 30 Tablets | Prescription Status: Available Without Prescription (OTC) — Fablous Pharma, Lahore
What is Fablous Iroby Iron Support?
Fablous Iroby is a premium iron supplement featuring Iron Bisglycinate JECFA 130mg — providing 26mg elemental iron in its most bioavailable and stomach-friendly chelated form — combined with Vitamin C 50mg, Folic Acid 250mcg, and Vitamin B12 0.1mcg to provide comprehensive anaemia support from multiple complementary directions simultaneously. Iron Bisglycinate is specifically the JECFA-approved form — meaning it meets Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives safety and quality standards — chelated to two Glycine molecules for superior absorption through intestinal amino acid transporters rather than the less efficient iron-specific channels used by inorganic iron salts. Unlike ferrous sulphate and ferrous gluconate which commonly cause severe nausea, constipation, and stomach pain, Iron Bisglycinate is exceptionally well tolerated — delivering equivalent or superior elemental iron with dramatically fewer gastrointestinal side effects. Vitamin C enhances iron absorption, Folic Acid supports red blood cell maturation, and Vitamin B12 ensures complete haematopoietic support — making Iroby a genuinely comprehensive anaemia prevention and treatment supplement.
What is Fablous Iroby Used For?
- Iron deficiency anaemia — correcting and preventing low haemoglobin from insufficient iron (خون کی کمی — آئرن کی کمی سے)
- Fatigue and low energy from iron deficiency — iron is essential for oxygen transport in red blood cells (تھکاوٹ اور کمزوری میں کمی)
- Pregnancy iron requirement — meeting dramatically increased iron demands during pregnancy (حمل میں آئرن کی ضرورت)
- Menstrual iron loss — replenishing monthly iron losses in women with heavy periods (ماہواری میں خون کی کمی)
- Post-surgical or post-illness iron recovery — rebuilding iron stores after blood loss or illness
- Immune system support — iron is essential for optimal immune cell function (قوت مدافعت میں مدد)
- Vegetarian and vegan iron deficiency — plant-based diets provide non-haem iron with lower absorption (سبزی خور افراد میں آئرن کی کمی)
- General iron deficiency prevention — maintaining adequate iron stores in at-risk populations
How Does it Work?
Each ingredient addresses a distinct and essential aspect of iron metabolism and red blood cell production. Iron Bisglycinate JECFA 130mg — providing 26mg elemental iron — is absorbed through intestinal amino acid transporters as an intact chelate, bypassing the competitive inhibition and pH-dependent absorption limitations of inorganic iron salts. This produces significantly higher bioavailability than ferrous sulphate at equivalent elemental iron doses. Once absorbed, iron is incorporated into haemoglobin in red blood cells — enabling oxygen transport from lungs to all body tissues — and into myoglobin in muscle cells for oxygen storage. Vitamin C 50mg serves a dual role — it reduces ferric iron to ferrous iron in the intestinal lumen enhancing absorption and simultaneously provides antioxidant protection. Folic Acid 250mcg is an essential coenzyme for DNA synthesis during rapid red blood cell division in bone marrow — deficiency causes megaloblastic anaemia with large immature red cells. Vitamin B12 0.1mcg works with Folic Acid in the methylation cycle essential for normal red blood cell maturation — completing the haematopoietic support provided by all four ingredients working synergistically.
Dosage and Administration
⚠️ Take with food to reduce gastrointestinal discomfort — Iron Bisglycinate is significantly more stomach-friendly than other iron forms but food further improves tolerability. Take at least 2 hours apart from antacids, calcium supplements, dairy products, tea, and coffee — these reduce iron absorption. Dark green or black stools are expected and harmless — a normal sign iron is being processed. Do not exceed recommended dose without medical advice.
| Indication | Usual Adult Dose | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron deficiency anaemia treatment | 1 tablet | Once daily | With food — preferably with Vitamin C rich juice |
| Pregnancy iron support | 1 tablet | Once daily | Under obstetrician supervision |
| Menstrual iron loss prevention | 1 tablet | Once daily | Consistent daily use throughout month |
| General iron deficiency prevention | 1 tablet | Once daily | With morning or evening meal |
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength per Tablet | Primary Role |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Bisglycinate JECFA | 130mg (26mg elemental iron) | Haemoglobin synthesis and oxygen transport |
| Vitamin C | 50mg | Iron absorption enhancement and antioxidant protection |
| Folic Acid | 250mcg | DNA synthesis and red blood cell maturation |
| Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) | 0.1mcg | Red blood cell formation and methylation cycle support |
Who Should NOT Take Fablous Iroby?
- Allergy to Iron Bisglycinate, Glycine, or any excipient component of the tablet
- Haemochromatosis — hereditary iron overload disorder; iron supplementation strictly contraindicated
- Haemosiderosis or haemolytic anaemia — conditions with abnormal iron accumulation
- Thalassaemia — iron supplementation without confirmed deficiency can worsen iron overload
- Aplastic anaemia — iron supplementation will not improve non-iron-deficiency anaemia
- Peptic ulcer disease — even well-tolerated iron forms may cause some irritation; consult doctor
- Children under 12 years — adult formulation; use age-appropriate paediatric iron preparation
- Men with no confirmed iron deficiency — iron supplementation without deficiency is harmful not beneficial; always confirm iron status before supplementing
Side Effects
Iron Bisglycinate is the most gastrointestinal-friendly iron supplement form — dramatically better tolerated than ferrous sulphate or ferrous gluconate at equivalent elemental iron doses.
Common:
Dark green or black stools — completely harmless and expected sign of iron processing (پاخانے کا رنگ گہرا — بے ضرر اور متوقع), mild constipation — significantly less common than with other iron forms; increase water and fibre intake (ہلکی قبض — پانی زیادہ پیئیں), mild nausea if taken on completely empty stomach — substantially reduced by taking with food (خالی پیٹ متلی — کھانے کے ساتھ لیں), mild metallic aftertaste — transient and harmless.
Serious:
Seek medical attention immediately: Signs of iron toxicity from accidental overdose — severe abdominal pain, vomiting blood, extreme lethargy, and bluish skin discolouration particularly dangerous in children (فوری ہسپتال جائیں — بچوں کی پہنچ سے دور رکھیں), severe allergic reaction — sudden widespread rash, swelling of face or throat, difficulty breathing (فوری مدد لیں), worsening of existing gastrointestinal conditions — significant abdominal pain requiring medical assessment, signs of iron overload with prolonged unsupervised use — joint pain, fatigue, and liver tenderness (فوری ڈاکٹر کو بتائیں).
Drug Interactions
| Medicine | Interaction |
|---|---|
| Antacids containing aluminium / magnesium / calcium | Significantly reduce iron absorption — take Iroby at least 2 hours before or after antacids |
| Calcium supplements and dairy products | Calcium competitively inhibits iron absorption — take at least 2 hours apart |
| Tetracycline / Doxycycline antibiotics | Iron significantly reduces antibiotic absorption — take at least 2 hours apart in either direction |
| Fluoroquinolone antibiotics (Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin) | Iron chelates fluoroquinolones reducing absorption — take at least 2 hours apart |
| Levothyroxine (thyroid medicine) | Iron significantly reduces Levothyroxine absorption — take at least 4 hours apart; critical for thyroid patients |
| Levodopa (Parkinson's medicine) | Iron reduces Levodopa absorption — take at least 2 hours apart |
| Methyldopa (antihypertensive) | Iron reduces Methyldopa absorption and effectiveness — take at least 2 hours apart |
| Proton pump inhibitors (Omeprazole, Pantoprazole) | Reduce stomach acid needed for some iron forms — less impact on chelated Iron Bisglycinate than ferrous sulphate |
| Tea and coffee | Tannins and polyphenols significantly reduce iron absorption — avoid consuming within 1 hour of Iroby |
| Vitamin C-rich foods and juices | Enhance iron absorption — take Iroby with orange juice or Vitamin C-rich foods for maximum absorption benefit |
Storage:
Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep in original packaging. Keep strictly out of reach of children (بچوں کی پہنچ سے دور رکھیں — آئرن کی زیادہ مقدار بچوں کے لیے انتہائی خطرناک ہے). Do not use after expiry date.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Why is Iron Bisglycinate in Iroby gentler on the stomach than regular iron tablets like ferrous sulphate?
Ferrous sulphate releases ionic iron directly in the gastrointestinal tract — ionic iron is highly reactive, irritating the stomach and intestinal lining causing nausea, cramping, and constipation. Iron Bisglycinate is absorbed as an intact chelate through amino acid transporters — the iron remains bound to Glycine until it reaches the bloodstream, minimising direct contact with gastrointestinal mucosa and dramatically reducing irritation. Clinical studies show Iron Bisglycinate produces equivalent haemoglobin improvement to ferrous sulphate with up to 70% fewer gastrointestinal side effects — making it the preferred iron form for patients who have previously stopped iron supplements due to stomach problems.
Q: How long does Iroby take to improve haemoglobin levels and reduce fatigue?
Measurable improvement in haemoglobin typically begins within 2 to 4 weeks of consistent daily use. Fatigue and energy improvements are often noticed earlier — within 1 to 2 weeks — as iron becomes available for cellular energy metabolism before haemoglobin fully normalises. Full correction of iron deficiency anaemia and complete replenishment of iron stores typically requires 3 to 6 months of consistent supplementation depending on severity. A repeat blood test at 4 to 6 weeks confirms treatment response and guides duration of supplementation.
Q: Should men take Fablous Iroby for energy and fatigue even without confirmed iron deficiency?
No — iron supplementation without confirmed deficiency is potentially harmful not beneficial. Excess iron is a pro-oxidant — it generates damaging free radicals and accumulates in organs causing liver damage, joint problems, and cardiovascular disease over time. Men rarely develop iron deficiency without an underlying cause such as gastrointestinal bleeding. Always confirm iron deficiency through blood tests — serum ferritin, haemoglobin, and iron studies — before starting any iron supplement. For fatigue without confirmed iron deficiency investigate other causes rather than supplementing iron empirically.
Medical Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness only and is provided for product information purposes. This is a nutritional supplement — not a medicine. Always confirm iron deficiency through blood tests before supplementing. Consult a qualified doctor before use if you have any underlying health condition or are taking prescription medicines.