Hemax

Hemax is an oral nutritional supplement and therapeutic mineral product developed by Pronova Corp, specifically designed to treat or prevent iron deficiency and iron-deficiency anemia while mitigating the common side effect of constipation. The formulation features carbonyl iron, a highly pure form of elemental iron that is naturally regulated by the body during absorption, making it generally better tolerated and less toxic than traditional ferrous salts. To counteract the gastrointestinal distress and constipation typically associated with high-dose iron supplementation, Hemax includes docusate sodium, a surfactant that acts as a stool softener. The supplement is further enriched with Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) to enhance iron absorption, as well as essential B-vitamins including Vitamin B12 and folic acid (often provided as L-methylfolate) and minerals like copper and biotin, which serve as vital cofactors for erythropoiesis and red blood cell maturation.

Brand names

Hemax

Other names

multivitamins + minerals + folic acid + iron + docusatecarbonyl iron + docusate sodium + vitamins