Heme Iron Polypetide 12 mg
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Heme iron polypeptide is a type of iron. You normally get iron from the foods you eat. 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 iron deficiency.
Heme iron polypeptide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
You should not use heme iron polypeptide if you are allergic to meat products, or if you have iron overload disorder (such as hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis).
An overdose of heme iron polypeptide can be fatal, especially in a young child who has accidentally swallowed it.
You should not use heme iron polypeptide if you are allergic to it, or if you have iron overload disorder (hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis).
Heme iron polypeptide is made from animal hemoglobin (part of the blood). You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to meat products or if you do not allow animal products in your diet.
To make sure heme iron polypeptide is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or if you become pregnant during treatment. Your dose needs may be different during pregnancy.
Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Your dose needs may be different while you are nursing.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take heme iron polypeptide in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Take this medicine with a full glass of water. Do not lie down for at least 30 minutes after taking this medicine.
To be sure heme iron polypeptide is helping your condition, you may need frequent blood tests. You may not notice any change in your symptoms, but your blood work will help your doctor determine how long to treat you with heme iron polypeptide.
This medicine can cause you to have a false positive hemoccult test. If you provide a stool sample for testing, tell the laboratory staff that you are taking heme iron polypeptide.
Heme iron polypeptide may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes a special diet. Follow the diet plan created for you by your doctor or nutrition counselor. Get familiar with the list of foods you should eat to help control your condition.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of iron can be fatal, especially in a young child who has accidentally swallowed it.
Overdose symptoms may include stomach pain or vomiting.
Do not take any vitamin or mineral supplements that your doctor has not prescribed or recommended.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Heme iron polypeptide may cause your urine or stools to turn a reddish-brown or dark color. This side effect is usually not harmful.
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Heme iron polypeptide side effects (in more detail)
Usual Adult Dose for Anemia Associated with Chronic Renal Failure:
3 to 4 tablets per day with doses spread throughout the day Do not administer more than 3 tablets at any one time and separate additional tablets by at least 3 hours.
Usual Adult Dose for Iron Deficiency Anemia:
1 to 2 tablets per dayUsual Adult Dose for Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation:
1 to 2 tablets per dayHave Questions ?
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