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Proferrin-Forte and Alcohol/Food Interactions

There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Proferrin-Forte (folic acid / heme iron polypeptide).

Moderate

Folic Acid Food

Moderate Food Interaction

Consumer information for this interaction is not currently available.

MONITOR: Ethanol may increase folic acid elimination and folic acid absorption is decreased in chronic alcoholics. Excessive alcohol consumption may lead to folate deficiency.

MANAGEMENT: Monitoring of patient response to folic acid supplementation if they also consume alcohol regularly may be recommended.

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Proferrin-Forte drug interactions

There are 113 drug interactions with Proferrin-Forte (folic acid / heme iron polypeptide).

Proferrin-Forte disease interactions

There are 2 disease interactions with Proferrin-Forte (folic acid / heme iron polypeptide) which include:

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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