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Hemin

Hemin is used for:

Treating symptoms of certain blood disorders (porphyria). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Hemin is an enzyme inhibitor made from red blood cells. It works by correcting certain types of heme deficiency in the liver.

Do NOT use Hemin if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Hemin

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Hemin :

Some medical conditions may interact with Hemin . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have blood clotting disorders

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Hemin . However, no specific interactions with Hemin are known at this time.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Hemin may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Hemin :

Use Hemin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Hemin is usually administered as an injection at your doctor"s office, hospital, or clinic. Ask your doctor or pharmacist any questions you may have about Hemin .
• If Hemin contains particles or is discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged in any way, do not use it.
• Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and away from pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Dispose of properly after use. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain local regulations for proper disposal.
• If you miss a dose of Hemin , contact your doctor immediately.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Hemin .

Important safety information:

• Additional monitoring of your dose or condition may be needed if you are taking anticoagulants (eg, warfarin).
• Hemin is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 16 years of age. Safety and efficacy in this age group have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Hemin during pregnancy. It is unknown if Hemin is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Hemin , check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Hemin :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Mild fever; pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); change in the amount of urine; unusual bleeding; unusual tiredness.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Hemin is usually handled and stored by a health care provider. If you are using Hemin at home, store Hemin as directed by your pharmacist or health care provider. Keep Hemin out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Hemin is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Hemin . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.