Proferrin

Proferrin is an oral iron supplement made from heme iron polypeptide used to treat iron deficiency anemia. Compared to other iron supplements such as ferrous fumarate, ferrous sulphate and ferrous gluconate. Proferrin has shown to not cause high gastrointestinal side effects associated with oral iron supplements. [ [http://www.proferrin.ca/heme.htm Canadian Proferrin Product Information Webpage] ] Proferrin absorption is not hindered when taken with a meal. [Seminar in Hematology 1998; 35 : 27-94. Uzel & Conrad]

Ingredients

:Medicinal Ingredient: Iron (Heme Iron Polypeptide):Non-medicinal ingredients: Cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, sucrose, calcium stearate, silicon dioxide, protease

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