Intrinsic Factor
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Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. KEEP THIS PRODUCT OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN . In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Indications
Sourced from openFDA- Chromagen™ is a multivitamin/multimineral dietary supplement indicated for use in improving the nutritional status of patients with iron deficiency.ICD-10: E61.1
Contraindications
Sourced from openFDA- Chromagen™ is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.contraindicated
Dosage & administration
Sourced from openFDAOne softgel daily, or as directed by a physician.
Adverse reactions
Sourced from openFDAAllergic sensitization has been reported following both oral and parenteral administration of folic acid.
FAERS reports
Reference statistics only. FAERS reports are voluntarily submitted and are not incidence rates, safety signals, or causal evidence. Counts reflect reporting volume — how often a reaction was reported, not how often it occurs. For decision-grade use, consult openFDA and the FAERS Public Dashboard directly.
98 total reports matchedLatest report Share = reports listing the reaction ÷ total matched reports. Rows can sum to >100% because a single report often lists multiple reactions.
- 1Fatigue1717%
- 2Anaemia1515%
- 3Pain In Extremity1111%
- 4Asthenia1010%
- 5Nausea1010%
- 6Pain1010%
- 7Back Pain99.2%
- 8Chest Pain99.2%
- 9Diarrhoea99.2%
- 10Dizziness99.2%
- 11Dyspnoea99.2%
- 12Economic Problem99.2%
- 13Arthralgia88.2%
- 14Anxiety77.1%
- 15Drug Exposure During Pregnancy77.1%
Literature
Recent PubMed references pinned to Intrinsic Factor as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
- Evaluation of the Binding Affinity of Nitrosylcobalamin to Intrinsic Factor as a Predictive Model for Cobalamin Binding Protein Interactions: A Comparative Study with Hydroxocobalamin.Frontiers in bioscience (Elite edition) · 2025 · Sysel AM, Bauer JAPMID 40150986DOI 10.31083/FBE26810
- Transcriptomic integrity of human oocytes used in ARTs: technical and intrinsic factor effects.Human reproduction update · 2024 · Ducreux B, Patrat C, Trasler J, et al.PMID 37697674DOI 10.1093/humupd/dmad025
- A new Bayesian procedure for the estimation of the referees' decision thresholds and agreement. The case of professional handball refereeing.Psychology of sport and exercise · 2023 · Bruno G, Vicovaro M, Nucci M, et al.PMID 37665830DOI 10.1016/j.psychsport.2022.102347
- Development of a Sensitive ELISA for Gastric Intrinsic Factor and Detection of Intrinsic Factor Immunoreactivity in Human Serum.Nutrients · 2022 · Greibe E, Nexo EPMID 36235695DOI 10.3390/nu14194043
- A master surgical educator: the "intrinsic" factor of Dr. Paul Greig.HPB : the official journal of the International Hepato Pancreato Biliary Association · 2022 · Al-Adra DP, Barbas AS, Shah S, et al.PMID 36002362DOI 10.1016/j.hpb.2022.07.014
- Cubilin, the intrinsic factor-vitamin B12 receptor.Vitamins and hormones · 2022 · Kozyraki R, Verroust P, Cases O, et al.PMID 35337634DOI 10.1016/bs.vh.2022.01.005
- Extrinsic and Intrinsic Factors Regulating Juvenile Refractive Development and Eye Growth.Investigative ophthalmology & visual science · 2021 · Choi KY, Chan HHPMID 34797905DOI 10.1167/iovs.62.14.21
- Structural basis of transcriptional activation by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis intrinsic antibiotic-resistance transcription factor WhiB7.Molecular cell · 2021 · Lilic M, Darst SA, Campbell EA, et al.PMID 34171296DOI 10.1016/j.molcel.2021.05.017
Clinical trials
The 10 most recently updated of 78 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Intrinsic Factor as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.
- Pre- and Post-neuromusculoskeletal Injury Risk Evaluation for Return-to-Duty EnhancementRecruiting · Observational · 2,690 enrolled · Womack Army Medical CenterNCT05111925updated 2026-06-03
- Rapid Recovery: Gut Microbiome Correction for PTSDActive not recruiting · Interventional · 140 enrolled · Uzhhorod National UniversityNCT07623967updated 2026-06-03
- Rivaroxaban vs. Warfarin for Post Cardiac Surgery Atrial FibrillationCompleted · Phase 3 · Interventional · 100 enrolled · Massachusetts General HospitalNCT03702582updated 2026-05-19
- Effects of Spencer's Technique on Shoulder FunctionCompleted · Interventional · 20 enrolled · Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic MedicineNCT06447493updated 2026-05-13
- Super-Resolution Ultrasound Microvascular Mapping for Non-Invasive Breast Cancer Molecular Subtyping: A Validated NomogramCompleted · Observational · 94 enrolled · Anhui Provincial Cancer HospitalNCT07581054updated 2026-05-12
- Safety and Preliminary Efficacy of Pumitamig (BNT327), an Investigational Therapy for Patients With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer in Combination With Chemotherapy as First-line or Second-line TreatmentRecruiting · Phase 2 · Interventional · 60 enrolled · BioNTech SENCT06841055updated 2026-04-24
- Release Kinetics of rhBMP-2 Using E-PRF as an Autologous Carrier: An In Vitro AnalysisNot yet recruiting · Observational · 20 enrolled · University of Alabama at BirminghamNCT04670965updated 2026-04-20
- Preventive Strategies for Early and Late Complications of LeptospirosisRecruiting · Phase 2 · Interventional · 678 enrolled · National Kidney and Transplant Institute, PhilippinesNCT07127718updated 2026-04-13
- Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab in Combination With Y^90 Radioembolization in HCC for Liver TransplantRecruiting · Phase 4 · Interventional · 40 enrolled · Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiNCT07059494updated 2026-03-23
- Modified and Context-Focused Sports Intervention in Adolescents With Autism: Study ProtocolRecruiting · Interventional · 52 enrolled · Federal University of Minas GeraisNCT06916988updated 2026-03-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Intrinsic Factor used for?
- According to FDA labeling, Intrinsic Factor carries indications including: Chromagen™ is a multivitamin/multimineral dietary supplement indicated for use in improving the nutritional status of patients with iron deficiency.. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
- What are the contraindications for Intrinsic Factor?
- Intrinsic Factor labeling lists contraindications including: Chromagen™ is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.. Always consult the full prescribing information and a clinician.
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intrinsic-factor is illustrative MVP content compiled from public sources. pharmacopeia is for educational and informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.