Immunity Lactoferrin for Kids Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Immunity Lactoferrin for Kids against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Immunity Lactoferrin for Kids is a dietary supplement by Nature's Nutra with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for iron deficiency and anemia support, immune support, gut health.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Immunity Lactoferrin for Kids by Nature's Nutra
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: lactoferrin, a protein naturally found in milk and body secretions. Lactoferrin is meant to support immune function.
The liquid also includes inactive ingredients (water, glycerin, citric acid, and potassium sorbate) that serve as the base and preservative.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence on lactoferrin is mixed and varies by condition. For sepsis (severe bloodstream infection), the research suggests it may help — though more data would strengthen that picture.
For pregnancy-related iron deficiency, the evidence is similarly modest but suggests it might offer some benefit. For reducing fetal and premature infant death and for preventing necrotizing enterocolitis (a serious bowel condition in premature babies), the evidence does not support its use.
The facts we hold don't cover general immune support in healthy kids, so we can't say whether it works for that purpose.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lactoferrin is generally well tolerated at typical doses. At very high doses (7.2 grams daily — much higher than most products give), some people have reported constipation, diarrhea, loss of appetite, fatigue, and chills.
In infants, rare cases of jaundice, bloody stools, bowel obstruction, and intestinal perforation have been reported in clinical trials, though these are uncommon. Long-term safety data are limited, so sustained use should be discussed with your doctor.
In pregnancy, the safety data are incomplete — use only under medical supervision. While lactoferrin occurs naturally in breast milk, the safety of taking it as a supplement while breastfeeding hasn't been well studied; talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That said, it's always worth running any new supplement past your own doctor or pharmacist, particularly if your child is on other medications.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Immunity Lactoferrin for Kids is a single-ingredient supplement with no documented medication interactions. It's generally well tolerated at typical doses, though long-term safety data are limited.
If you're considering it for a specific health concern — especially in pregnancy or while breastfeeding — check with your doctor or pharmacist first to see if it fits your situation.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2024.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Immunity Lactoferrin for Kids, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nature's Nutra |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 857707008538 |
| Net contents | 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 Milliliter(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 318823 |
| Product type | Amino Acid/protein |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Kosher, Infants/Baby (0 - 1 Year), Gluten Free, Sugar Free, Children more than 1 but less than 4 |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Immunity Lactoferrin for Kids by Nature's Nutra, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lactoferrin | 20 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Water, Purified, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate
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FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Shake well before use. Take 2 droppers (2 mL) daily, or as directed by a healthcare professional. Drops may be given by dispensing directly into the mouth, or mixed with water, fruit juice or other foods.
Precautions
Note: Consult your healthcare professional prior to using if your child is taking medication or have a medical condition.
Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place.
Formulation
Sugar free.
Gluten free
cGMP Guaranteed purity and potency standards
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Bioferrin 2000 is the trademark of Glanbia Nutritionals Ltd.
Formula
EarthKosher
Seals/Symbols
EarthKosher
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Immunity Lactoferrin for Kids by Nature's Nutra label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Immunity Lactoferrin for Kids by Nature's Nutra
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Lactoferrin
No knowninteractions
Lactoferrin is an iron-binding protein found naturally in milk and other body fluids, and supplements are usually made from cow's milk or rice. It is...
Lactoferrin monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Water, Purified, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Immunity Lactoferrin for Kids by Nature's Nutra Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Immunity Lactoferrin for Kids. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Immunity Lactoferrin for Kids, from the product label.
Nature's Nutra
See all Nature's Nutra products- Name
- Meganutra, Inc.
- City
- Norwood
- State
- MA
- ZipCode
- 02062
- Web Address
- www.naturesnutra.com
Immunity Lactoferrin for Kids by Nature's Nutra: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Immunity Lactoferrin for Kids’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Immunity Lactoferrin for Kids's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 6 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Lactoferrin 6 references
- Food and Drug Administration, CFSAN/Office of Food Additive Safety. Agency Response Letter GRAS Notice No. GRN 000130. 2003. Available at: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~rdb/opa-g130.html (Accessed 29 June 2005).
- Okada S, Tanaka K, Sato T, et al. Dose-response trial of lactoferrin in patients with chronic hepatitis C. Jpn J Cancer Res 2002;93:1063-9. PubMed
- Abu Hashim H, Foda O, Ghayaty E. Lactoferrin or ferrous salts for iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy: A meta-analysis of randomized trials. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2017;219:45-52. PubMed
- Tarnow-Mordi WO, Abdel-Latif ME, Martin A, et al. The effect of lactoferrin supplementation on death or major morbidity in very low birthweight infants (LIFT): a multicentre, double-blind, randomised controlled trial. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2020 Jun PubMed
- ELFIN trial investigators group. Enteral lactoferrin supplementation for very preterm infants: a randomised placebo-controlled trial. Lancet. 2019 Feb 2;393(10170):423-433. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(18)32221-9.
- Lepanto MS, Rosa L, Cutone A, Conte MP, Paesano R, Valenti P. Efficacy of lactoferrin oral administration in the treatment of anemia and anemia of inflammation in pregnant and non-pregnant women: An interventional study. Front Immunol. 2018 Sep 21;9:2123. PubMed
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