Brand name: Optifer Alpha
Generic name: Heme Iron Supplement
Used for: Treatment and prevention of iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia
Availability: Brand Optifer Alpha (Volo Healthcare) 11 mg
How Heme Iron Supplement Works
Heme Iron Supplement is the active ingredient in Optifer Alpha; it is a drug used to treat iron deficiency and prevent anemia. It works by providing iron in a "heme" form, which is the same form found naturally in meat, allowing it to be absorbed more efficiently by the body. It raises the level of iron in the blood. It helps the body produce hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Heme Iron Supplement is prescribed for individuals with low iron levels and for those who may have experienced stomach upset with traditional non-heme iron salts. It has proven to be effective even when taken with meals, as its absorption is not hindered by coffee, tea, or dairy.
Heme Iron Supplement: Possible side effects
Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you experience severe, bothersome side effects. Most side effects are manageable and may go away on their own.
• Constipation
• Dark-colored stools
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
Heme Iron Supplement Guidelines
Do not take Optifer Alpha if you are allergic to Heme Iron; talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of iron supplementation before you begin to take it. Individuals with iron overload disorders (such as hemochromatosis) or liver problems should be closely monitored by their doctors while on Heme Iron Supplement. This medication should be used by pregnant women or women who are breastfeeding only under the advice of a healthcare professional. Heme iron is often preferred in pregnancy because it causes less nausea and constipation than standard iron salts.
The following may interact with Heme Iron Supplement, so make sure to tell your doctor about any prescription and over-the-counter medications you are taking:
• Antibiotics (e.g., tetracyclines, quinolones)
• Bisphosphonates
• Thyroid medications (e.g., levothyroxine)
The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.
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