HEME IRON POLYPEPTIDE

(HEEM I ern POL ee PEP tide) Brand: Proferrin-ES

What is the most significant information I must know about heme iron polypeptide?

• Till using this medicine, speak your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have iron overload syndrome, hemolytic anemia (a lack of red blood cells), a stomach ulcer, an intestinal mess (such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease), if you receive regular blood transfusions, or if you are allergic to beef, milk, or another dairy products.

• Search abnormal medical attention if you think you have used too many of this medication, or if anyone has accidentally swallowed it. An overdose of iron can be fatal, especially in a young baby.

• Overdose symptoms may include nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, or diarrhea.

• Heme iron polypeptide is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include a particular diet. It is very significant to follow the diet plan created for you by your doctor or nutrition counselor. You must become very familiar with the list of foods you must ate to create certain you get satis iron from both your diet and your medication.

• Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking the medication.

What is heme iron polypeptide?

• Heme iron polypeptide is a type of iron. You normally get iron from the foods you ate. In your body, iron becomes a part of your hemoglobin (HEEM o glo bin) and myoglobin (MY o glo bin). Hemoglobin carries oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs. Myoglobin helps your muscle cells store oxygen.

• Heme iron polypeptide is used to treat an iron deficiency (a lack of iron in the body).

• Heme iron polypeptide may also be used for another purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking heme iron polypeptide?

• Till using this medicine, speak your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

· iron overload syndrome;

· hemolytic anemia (a lack of red blood cells);

· a stomach ulcer;

· an intestinal mess such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease;

· if you receive regular blood transfusions; or

· if you are allergic to beef, milk, or another dairy products.

• If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use heme iron polypeptide, or you may need a doze adjustment or particular trials during treatment.

• Your heme iron polypeptide doze needs may change if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment, or if you are breast-feeding a baby.

• Do not give heme iron polypeptide to a baby without the advice of a doctor.

How must I take heme iron polypeptide?

• Take this medicine exactly as directed on the label, or as predesigned by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.

• You may take this medicine with or without food.

• Take heme iron polypeptide with a full glass of water.

• Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking the medication.

• This medicine can reason you to have unusual results with determined medical trials. Speak any doctor who treats you that you are using heme iron polypeptide.

• Heme iron polypeptide is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include a particular diet. It is very significant to follow the diet plan created for you by your doctor or nutrition counselor. You must become very familiar with the list of foods you must ate to create certain you get satis iron from both your diet and your medication.

• Store heme iron polypeptide at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for your following doze, wait before then to take the medication and skip the missed doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention if you think you have used too many of this medication, or if a baby has accidentally swallowed it. An overdose of heme iron polypeptide can be fatal to a child.

• Overdose symptoms may include weakness, nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, or diarrhea.

What must I avoid while taking heme iron polypeptide?

• Do not take any vitamin or mineral supplements that your doctor has not predesigned or recommended.

What are the possible side effects of heme iron polypeptide?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Call your doctor if you have a serious side effect such as:

· bright red blood in your stools; or

· pain in your chest or throat when swallowing a heme iron polypeptide tablet.

• Smaller serious side effects may include:

· constipation, diarrhea;

· nausea, stomach pain, upset stomach; or

· black or dark-colored stools or urine.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Speak your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect heme iron polypeptide?

• The next drugs can interact with heme iron polypeptide. Speak your doctor if you use any of the following:

· cefdinir (Omnicef);

· chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin);

· levodopa (Larodopa, Sinemet);

· levothyroxine (Synthroid);

· methyldopa (Aldomet);

· penicillamine (Cuprimine);

· an antibiotic such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro), ofloxacin (Floxin), norfloxacin (Noroxin), levofloxacin (Levaquin), lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), and others; or

· a tetracycline antibiotic such as demeclocycline (Declomycin), doxycycline (Adoxa, Doryx, Oracea, Vibramycin), minocycline (Dynacin, Minocin), or tetracycline (Sumycin).

• This list is not complete and there may be another drugs that can interact with heme iron polypeptide. Speak your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal commodity, and drugs predesigned by another doctors. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about heme iron polypeptide.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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