Proferrin-ES
Generic Name:heme iron polypeptide (HEEM I urn POL ee PEP tide)
Brand Name:Proferrin-ES
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Dec 11, 2019
What is Proferrin-ES?
Proferrin-ES 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.Proferrin-ES is used to assist in maintaining iron levels.
Proferrin-ES may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Important Information
You should not use Proferrin-ES if you are allergic to meat products, or if you have iron overload disorder (such as hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis).
Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6 years of age. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Before taking this supplement
You should not use Proferrin-ES if you are allergic to it, or if you have iron overload disorder (hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis).
Proferrin-ES 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 Proferrin-ES is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
- allergies to meat products;
- an intestinal disorder such as ulcerative colitis;
- hemolytic anemia (caused by the breakdown of red blood cells); or
- an iron overload disorder (such as hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis).
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or become pregnant, or are breast-feeding a baby during treatment with Proferrin-ES. The recommended serving size may need to be adjusted.
Do not give this supplement to a child without medical advice.
How should I take Proferrin-ES?
Follow all directions on the product label.
The recommended use of Proferrin ES is one tablet up to three times daily, with meals.
Take this supplement with a full glass of water.
To be sure Proferrin-ES is helping your condition, you may need frequent blood tests to measure ferritin and hemoglobin. You may not notice any change in your symptoms, but your blood work will help your doctor determine how long to treat you with this supplement.
This supplement 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 Proferrin-ES. Stop taking Proferrin-ES for at least five days prior to a hemoccult stool test.
Proferrin-ES may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes a special diet and exercise. 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 this product at room temperature.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the supplement and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra Proferrin-ES to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
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
