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Medicines human heminQuestion & answer

human hemin · Medicine question

Does human hemin prevent future porphyria attacks?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

It is not licensed as routine preventive treatment; regular long-term infusions may cause iron overload.

Sources for this answer

Normosang 25 mg/ml, concentrate for solution for infusionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 11

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