EBMfer Iron 30’s Caps

Key highlights:

• Boosts energy, hemoglobin and Red Blood Cells (RBCs).
• High potency 100 mg elemental iron per capsule with high absorption rate, little left unabsorbed to cause any stomach related side effects, hence easy on stomach.
• Ferrous Ascorbate provides iron and vitamin C in single molecule so no need to take vitamin C or orange juice separately to increase iron absorption.
• Take once-a-day with food, hence, convenient and low per day cost of therapy.
• Approved by Health Canada - Safe, effective and high quality iron pills for everyone including pregnant women. Recognized by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC)
• NOT made from the BLOOD of cow and pig like heme iron supplements. EBMfer is Vegan with high absorption.
• Free from animal cruelty, dairy, lactose, gluten, gelatin, sugar, dye and common allergens.

*HemeBoost, Optifer, Proferrin and Feramax are the Trademarks of respective companies.

EBMfer is a vegan iron supplement that increases iron levels in the body in people with iron deficiency anemia. People with low hemoglobin levels get tired easily and EBMfer, being an iron supplement with vitamin C, helps increase energy levels in these people. As iron requirement in pregnancy is higher than normal, EBMfer could be a suitable prenatal iron supplement in women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Iron deficiency in menstruating women is also common due to regular blood loss and hence, EBMfer can help increase iron levels in these women. If you are looking for a vegan, vegetarian or plant-based iron supplement, EBMfer may be considered as all the ingredients including capsule shell are gelatin-free. EBMfer is also a sugar-free and dye-free iron supplement. EBMfer is a gentle iron supplement that most of the patients should be able to continue taking, making it an iron supplement that will give results you or your healthcare provider are looking for.

FAQs

What EBMfer is used for?

EBMfer is an iron supplement helps in prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia.

How do I know if EBMfer is approved by Health Canada?

As per Health Canada, to be licensed in Canada, natural health products must be safe, effective, of high quality and carry detailed label information to let people make safe and informed choices. EBMfer iron supplement is Health Canada approved hence, assigned a Natural Product Number (NPN) 80042242.

What is EBMfer?

EBMfer is an oral iron supplement with vitamin C providing 100mg elemental iron from Ferrous Ascorbate.

What are the advantages of EBMfer? Why should I choose EBMfer over other iron supplements?

The main advantages or the reasons you should choose EBMfer for are:

· EBMfer is approved for PREVENTION AND TREATMENT of iron deficiency anemia (IDA)

· EBMfer is iron supplement with vitamin C so so you do not have to take orange juice or vitamin C separately to aid iron absorption, making it an high absorption iron supplement

· EBMfer is generally gentle on stomach

· Cost effective, one capsule daily with food- offers good patient compliance

· EBMfer is approved by Health Canada for use during pregnancy too

· Suitable for vegetarians and vegans

· EBMfer does not contain animal product, dairy, sugar, gelatin, lactose, gluten or common allergens

Does EBMfer contain any animal product or gelatin?

No. EBMfer is free from gelatin and animal products making it suitable for people who are looking for plant-based or vegetarian or vegan iron supplements.

How EBMfer should be taken? Is vitamin C or orange juice required with it?

You take EBMfer capsule by mouth with food. Some other iron supplements are recommended to be taken with orange juice to increase their absorption but as EBMfer is Ascorbate form of iron, you do not need to take it with orange juice or vitamin C. You can simply take it with a glass of water. This benefit may offer good patient compliance as sometimes orange juice or vitamin C may not be available or patient may not like orange juice.

What is the dose of EBMfer?

Usual dose is one capsule once daily with food.

Can pregnant women take EBMfer?

Yes, EBMfer has been approved by Health Canada for use in adults including pregnancy too making it a suitable prenatal iron supplement.

Can I take EBMfer more than once a day?

The usual dose of EBMfer is once a day with food. In any case, if your doctor recommends EBMfer more than once daily or any other way, follow your doctor’s recommendation.

How is constipation or other stomach related side effects with EBMfer?

EBMfer is well tolerated and generally gentle on stomach. However, just like any other iron supplement, EBMfer may cause some stomach related side effects and these side effects should disappear when you continue taking the medication. Taking EBMfer with food further reduces the incidence of stomach related side effects. Talk to your healthcare provider if side effects are bothersome and you cannot continue the medication.

How is EBMfer supplied?

EBMfer is available in a bottle of 30 capsules and 90 capsules. You could initially buy bottle of 30’s but eventually buy bottle of Value Pack 90’s to save money.

Is EBMfer covered by my insurance plan?

All oral iron supplements are non- prescription/ OTC products and very few insurance plans would pay for them. Call your insurance plan provider and ask about EBMfer if they would pay for it. Other option is to buy EBMfer first and then send-in the receipt to your insurance company to see if they would pay for it.

Why the name EBMfer?

Some people relate EBM to Evidence Based Medicine and fer means iron. So, EBMfer means Evidence Based Iron Therapy. There are many clinical studies available on Ferrous Ascorbate based products establishing efficacy and safety of Ferrous Ascorbate in humans at 100 mg dose. 

Others relate EBM to Easy Bowel Movement due to its acceptable stomach related side effects profile. 

After taking EBMfer my stool gets black/ dark. Is there any issue with that?

No, it’s quite common after taking oral iron supplements.

Why is EBMfer a Natural Health Product?

As per Health Canada regulations, all oral iron supplements are now registered as Natural Heath Products and are no more assigned Drug Identification Number (DIN). Hence, like other oral iron supplements, EBMfer is considered a Natural Health Product and has been assigned Natural Product Number (NPN) 80042242

Polysaccharide Iron Complex preparations provide 150mg elemental iron as compared to EBMfer providing 100mg elemental iron. Are those better than EBMfer?

We are not aware of any study directly comparing ferrous ascorbate (EBMfer) with Polysaccharide Iron Complex. More elemental iron does not necessarily mean a better iron. EBMfer has iron with “built-in” vitamin C advantage and hence, iron absorption is enhanced without taking vitamin C or orange juice separately. EBMfer is free from animal product, dairy, sugar, gelatin, lactose, gluten or common allergens and suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Talk to your doctor about your condition to get the option that is right for you. Always follow your healthcare practitioner's recommendation.

How does EBMfer compare with heme- iron?

We are not aware of any study directly comparing ferrous ascorbate (EBMfer) with heme-iron. However, some apparent differences could be:

1. Heme-iron is sourced from an animal source (usually from the blood of cows or pigs) while EBMfer is ferrous ascorbate and NOT sourced from animals and hence, no cows or pigs were affected. Even people who love meat may not be interested in orally consuming a blood product or heme- iron.

2. Heme-iron usually contain much smaller amount of elemental iron (usually 11-12mg elemental iron) while EBMfer contains 100mg elemental iron from ferrous ascorbate.

3. Heme-iron is usually recommended up to 3 times daily that may pose patient compliance challenge. When taken 3 times a day, heme-iron could be much more expensive option. EBMfer is taken one daily.

5. EBMfer does not contain animal product, dairy, sugar, gelatin, lactose, gluten, or common allergens and hence, suitable for people with restricted diets, vegetarians and vegans too.

Talk to your doctor about your condition to get the option that is right for you. Always follow your healthcare practitioner's recommendation.

Can EBMfer capsule be opened if I cannot swallow?

Yes, you can and mix it with a small quantity of juice and drink with straw to avoid staining of the teeth. Alternatively, you can buy great tasting, raspberry flavoured EBMfer Liquid.

I find change in the colour of EBMfer capsules. Is there any issue with that?

EBMfer capsule shell is clear and has no dye/ colour so what you see is the colour of the powder/ fills inside. The colour of the powder inside may vary from off white to beige or gray due to variations in the sources of the raw materials and manufacturing conditions. Before releasing for sale, each batch is tested as per Health Canada standards to ensure that quality is not compromised. If you have any concern with any of our product, please call us at 1 855 200 6668 or email at info@ethicalremedies.com

How can we avoid staining of the teeth with iron supplements?

The staining of the teeth from iron supplements is common and may be avoided or minimized by brushing the teeth. Existing iron stains can usually be removed by brushing with baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) or hydrogen peroxide 3%.

What are the interactions with iron?

As EBMfer is recommended once a day and few hours before or after taking other medications, it should be possible to safely adjust the dosage schedules and thereby minimizing possible interaction in the GI tract.

Ascorbic acid, or vitamin C, strongly enhances iron absorption. It releases non-heme iron bound to inhibitors. The effect is strongest when vitamin C containing foods are eaten with foods containing high levels of inhibitors. For instance, a glass of orange juice can help minimize the effect of phytate in breakfast cereal and calcium in milk.

Ferrous Ascorbate in EBMfer (providing 100 mg elemental iron) offering the “built-in vitamin C advantage” that helps increase iron absorption in convenient once-daily dosing with food.

What are the contraindications of iron?

Conditions:

· Iron Metabolism Disorder causing Increased Iron Storage

· Increased Bodily Iron from High Red Blood Cell Destruction

· Hemolytic Anemia

· Ulcer from Stomach Acid

· Burning Stomach

· Ulcerated Colon

· Several Blood Transfusions

· Diverticular Disease

· Problems with Food Passing Through the Esophagus

Allergies:

· Iron containing supplements

· Any component of the iron supplements (other/ non-medicinal ingredients)

Allergen report

Our manufacturing facilities don’t run any product on dedicated lines and is not an allergen-free facility. Our manufacturing facilities follow extremely rigorous cleaning routines designed to eliminate the risk of cross-contamination. These routines are part of their total commitment to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), all of which have been independently certified by leading quality organizations such as NSF. Our facilities are approved by Health Canada.

Patient information sheet

NPN 80042242

Medicinal Ingredients: Each vegetable capsule contains elemental iron 100mg from Ferrous Ascorbate.

Non - medicinal ingredients: Hypromellose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica.

Recommended dose: Adults and pregnant women: Take 1 capsule daily with food. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications.

Recommendation duration of use: Prolonged use beyond the correction of iron deficiency is not recommended and may result in iron overload.

Recommended use or purpose: Helps in prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia.

Cautions and warnings: Keep out of reach of children. There is enough drugs in this package to seriously harm a child. Use with caution if you are also taking a prenatal supplement as it will also likely contain significant amounts of iron. Do not use unless under the care of a physician, pharmacist, nurse practitioner or naturopathic doctor.

a. Do not use except under the care of a physician.

b. Do not use for prolonged time unless instructed by physician.

c. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

d. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have peptic ulcer, regional enteritis and ulcerative colitis.

e. Discontinue use and consult a healthcare practitioner if you experience symptoms of iron toxicity such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, hematemesis (vomiting of blood), and diarrhea.

Known adverse reactions: Some people may experience constipation, diarrhea, vomiting or abdominal cramping. Discontinue use and consult healthcare practitioner if you experience abdominal pain or soreness or the presence of blood in the stool as iron may aggravate existing peptic ulcer or other inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract.

Packaging: Bottle of 30 capsules and 90 capsules in child - resistant packaging.

Storage conditions: Store under normal storage conditions (dry, well - ventilated premises at 15 - 25 degree C).

Safety Seal: This package is protected by a safety seal. If the seal is broken, do not use the product and contact the company.