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Product Details
Heme Iron is a premium source for iron deficiency which does not cause constipation, cramping, or upset stomach. It is a easily absorbed bioavailable polypeptide form.
Safe to use during pregnancy.
Suggested Use
Adults: Take 1 capsule one to three times daily with a full glass of water, with or without food, or as directed by your health-care practitioner. Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking this product. If you are taking other medications, take this product a few hours before or after them. Consult a health-care practitioner for use beyond 7 weeks. Consult a health-care practitioner to monitor blood iron content.
Ingredients
Each vegetable capsule contains:
Medicinal Ingredients : - Iron (heme iron polypeptide from porcine hemoglobin) 11 mg - Vitamin C 90 mg - Folate (from calcium l-methyltetrahydrofolate) 333 mcg - Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin) 333 mcg
Cautions
Keep away from children. Accidental overdose of iron-containing is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children younger than 6 years, if accidental overdose does occur, call a doctor or poison center immediately. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have peptic ulcer, regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis. Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, upset stomach and stomach abdominal cramping may occur. Iron ma cause stool to turn black, an effect that is not harmful. A very serious allergic reaction to this product is rare, do not use if you have an allergy to cow products. Before using heme iron polypeptide individuals should tell their pharmacist or doctors if using methyldopa or other iron containing products. Iron supplements can decrease the absorption of drug such as tetracycline antibiotics, penicillamine, cefdinir, chloramphenicol, levothyroxine, levopoda and quinolone antibiotics. Therefore, doses of these medications should be spaced as far as possible. This product may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including testing for blood in stool) possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all doctors know you are taking this product. This product should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Individuals that are pregnant, breastfeeding or have hemochromatosis, other types of anemia, repeated blood transfusions, or stomach/intestinal problem should tell their pharmacist or doctor before using this product.