Heme iron polypeptide Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Brand names: Proferrin-ES
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 5, 2023.
Heme iron polypeptide Pregnancy Warnings
The manufacturer reports the use of heme iron polypeptide during pregnancy may prevent a drop in hematocrit and hemoglobin levels in the third trimester with daily doses of at least 6.5 mg elemental iron.
Heme iron polypeptide has not been formally assigned to a pregnancy category by the FDA. Animal studies have not been reported. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. The manufacturer considers heme iron polypeptide usage safe during pregnancy.
Heme iron polypeptide Breastfeeding Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of heme iron polypeptide into human milk.
See also
References for pregnancy information
- Product Information. Proferrin-ES (heme iron polypeptide). Colorado Biolabs Inc. 2005.
References for breastfeeding information
- Product Information. Proferrin-ES (heme iron polypeptide). Colorado Biolabs Inc. 2005.
Further information
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