Heme iron polypeptide Alternatives Compared
Heme iron polypeptide | Ferrous sulfate | Ferrous gluconate |
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Heme iron polypeptide | Ferrous sulfate | Ferrous gluconate |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anemia Due to Chronic Kidney Disease, Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency, Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation. Heme iron... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Ferrous sulfate is an iron supplement that may be used to prevent or treat iron-deficiency anemia. Gastrointestinal side effects are common. Prescribed for Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anemia Due to... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Iron Deficiency Anemia, Anemia Due to Chronic Kidney Disease, Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency, Anemia, Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation... View more |
Related suggestions Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation during Pregnancy/Lactation
Anemia Due to Chronic Kidney Disease
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Ratings & Reviews | |||
Heme iron polypeptide has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
Ferrous sulfate has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 48 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect. |
Ferrous gluconate has an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||
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View all Ferrous gluconate side effects |
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Generic Availability | |||
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Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||
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Brand Names | |||
Proferrin-ES | Chem-Sol, Fe 50, Fe Caps, Feosol Original, Fer-In-Sol, Feratab, Fero-Gradumet Filmtab, Ferro-Time, Ferrospace, Ferrousal, Iron Sulfate, Slow Fe, Slow Release Iron View more | FE-40, Ferate, Fergon, Ferralet, Iron Gluconate | |
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||
A total of 80 drugs are known to interact with Heme iron polypeptide:
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A total of 88 drugs are known to interact with Ferrous sulfate:
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A total of 88 drugs are known to interact with Ferrous gluconate:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||
First Approval Date | |||
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WADA Class View classifications | |||
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Related Treatment Guide | |||
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