Lactoferrin 100 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Lactoferrin 100 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 100 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 100 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, an iron-binding protein. The capsule itself is made from gelatin, microcrystalline cellulose (a plant-based binder), magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide — all standard inactive ingredients that help form and stabilize the capsule.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for lactoferrin is mixed. It's rated possibly effective for sepsis and for pregnancy-related iron deficiency.
However, it's rated likely ineffective for reducing fetal and premature infant death and for necrotizing enterocolitis (a serious intestinal condition in premature babies). The data we hold doesn't establish that it works for other purposes you might be considering.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Lactoferrin from bovine (cow) sources and human recombinant forms are generally well tolerated at typical doses. The most common side effects are constipation and diarrhea.
Higher doses — around 7.2 grams daily — increase the risk of side effects including fatigue, chills, nausea, and loss of appetite. Long-term safety data are limited, so use beyond a few weeks should be supervised by your doctor.
In pregnancy, some safety research exists but it's not complete — use only under medical supervision. While lactoferrin occurs naturally in breast milk, the safety of taking lactoferrin supplements while breastfeeding hasn't been well studied, so talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That said, it's still smart to confirm with your pharmacist that it won't interfere with anything you're currently taking.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Lactoferrin may be worth considering if you're looking at it for sepsis or pregnancy-related iron deficiency under medical guidance, though evidence for the latter is modest. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, are taking long-term supplements, or have gastrointestinal concerns, talk it through 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 100 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Ecological Formulas |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 696859131493 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 14, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 299775 |
| 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 100 mg by Ecological Formulas, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lactoferrin | 100 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, 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.
Bioactive Glycoprotein
Formulation
Among the numerous functional properties of Lactoferrin are the promotion of beneficial intestinal flora through naturally-occurring microbial action.
Individually resolved from whey protein. 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.
Gluten free, Casein free
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions Take one capsule twice daily, between meals, or as directed by a physician.
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.
Precautions
Contains: Milk
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Lactoferrin 100 mg by Ecological Formulas label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Lactoferrin 100 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, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Lactoferrin 100 mg by Ecological Formulas Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Lactoferrin 100 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 100 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 100 mg by Ecological Formulas: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Lactoferrin 100 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 100 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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