Lactoferrin 300 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Lactoferrin 300 mg 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
Lactoferrin 300 mg is a dietary supplement by Ecological Formulas 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 Lactoferrin 300 mg by Ecological Formulas
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 found naturally in milk and other body fluids. It's included here at 300 mg per capsule.
The capsule itself is made from gelatin, microcrystalline cellulose (a common binder), leucine, and silicon dioxide — all inactive ingredients that help hold the formula together.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Lactoferrin is possibly effective for sepsis (a life-threatening blood infection) and pregnancy-related iron deficiency, based on the evidence we have. For preventing fetal and premature infant death or necrotizing enterocolitis (a serious intestinal condition in premature infants), the evidence suggests it's likely ineffective.
If you're thinking about this supplement for a specific condition, talk it over with your doctor — they'll know whether the evidence fits your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lactoferrin at typical doses is generally well tolerated, but long-term safety data are limited, so we don't have a complete picture of what happens with prolonged use. At much higher doses — around 7.2 grams daily — some people report constipation, diarrhea, loss of appetite, fatigue, and chills.
In infants, rare cases of jaundice, bloody stool, bowel obstruction, and intestinal perforation have been reported in trials. For pregnancy, the safety data aren't fully established, so use only under medical supervision.
While lactoferrin occurs naturally in breast milk, the safety of supplements while breastfeeding hasn't been well studied — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for lactoferrin. That said, run any medications you take through the search tool on this page, and let your doctor or pharmacist know you're considering this supplement — they can spot any concerns we might have missed.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Lactoferrin may be worth considering if you're dealing with sepsis or pregnancy-related iron deficiency and your doctor thinks it's appropriate. It's generally well tolerated at standard doses, but long-term safety isn't fully known, and higher doses can cause digestive upset.
If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 14, 2023.
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 Lactoferrin 300 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Ecological Formulas |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 696859131783 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 14, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 299794 |
| Product type | Amino Acid/protein |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Lactoferrin 300 mg by Ecological Formulas, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lactoferrin | 300 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Leucine, Silicon Dioxide
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FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
Dietary Supplement
Formula
Lactoferrin is a scientifically-designed supplement. This purified derivative of whey protein has important iron-binding properties in human nutrition. Among the numerous functional properties of lactoferrin are the promotion of beneficial intestinal flora through naturally occurring microbial action.
Bioactive glycoprotein
Individually resolved from whey protein.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions Take one capsule daily, between meals, or more as directed by a physician.
Formulation
Gluten free, casein free
Each lot of Lactoferrin has been tested for purity and potency. Specific separation techniques are used to isolate lactoferrin in its natural form. Manufactured at a USDA approved facility.
Precautions
Contains: Milk
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Lactoferrin 300 mg by Ecological Formulas label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Lactoferrin 300 mg by Ecological Formulas
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 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: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Leucine, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Lactoferrin 300 mg by Ecological Formulas Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Lactoferrin 300 mg. 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 Lactoferrin 300 mg, from the product label.
Ecological Formulas
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- ECOLOGICAL FORMULAS
- Street Address
- 1061-B SHARY CIRCLE
- City
- CONCORD
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 94518
Lactoferrin 300 mg by Ecological Formulas: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Lactoferrin 300 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Lactoferrin 300 mg'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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