Maltofer, 10 mg/ml syrup 150 ml

Maltofer contains iron in the form of a polymaltose complex of iron (III) hydroxide. < br>

This macromolecular complex is stable and does not release iron in the form of free ions in the gastrointestinal tract. The structure of Maltofer® is similar to the natural iron compound – ferritin. < br>

Thanks to this similarity, iron (III) is delivered from the intestine into the blood by active transport. Absorbed iron is bound to ferritin and stored in the body, mainly in the liver. < br>

It is then incorporated into hemoglobin in the bone marrow. < br>

The iron in the polymaltose complex of iron (III) hydroxide does not have pro-oxidant properties, unlike simple iron salts. < br>

There is a correlation between the severity of iron deficiency and the level of iron absorption (the greater the severity of iron deficiency, the better the absorption). < br>

The most active absorption process occurs in the duodenum and small intestine.

The drug Maltofer® does not cause staining of dental enamel.

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Indications

Latent iron deficiency and clinically expressed iron deficiency (iron deficiency anemia);

Prevention of iron deficiency in women during pregnancy, breast-feeding, child-bearing period, children, including adolescents.In children, including adolescents, in adults (e.g. vegetarians and the elderly).

Composition

Active ingredient:

iron in the form of polymaltose complex of iron (III)hydroxide 10 mg;

Auxiliary substances:

Methylparahydroxybenzoate;

Propylparahydroxybenzoate;

Sodium hydroxide;

sorbitol 70% solution;

Ethanol 96% (3.25 mg);

water;

sugarose;

Cream flavoring;

How to take, the dosage

Ingestion.

Take with or immediately after meals. The daily dose of the drug depends on the degree of iron deficiency.

The duration of treatment of clinically expressed iron deficiency (iron deficiency anemia) is 3-5 months, until normalization of hemoglobin level.

Thereafter, the drug should be continued in the dosage for the treatment of latent iron deficiency for several more months, and for pregnant women, at least until delivery to restore iron reserves.

The duration of treatment of latent iron deficiency is 1-2 months.

In cases of clinically pronounced iron deficiency, normalization of hemoglobin levels and replenishment of iron reserves does not occur until 2-3 months after treatment begins.

Interaction

Interaction with other drugs was not detected.

Special Instructions

When prescribing the drug to patients with diabetes it is necessary to take into account that 1 ml of drops for oral administration contains 0.01 units, 1 ml of syrup – 0.04 units, 1 chewable tablet – 0.04 units.

Maltofer® does not cause staining of teeth enamel.

Contraindications

Side effects

Gastrointestinal disorders: feeling of fullness, pressure in the epigastric region, nausea, constipation or diarrhea; dark staining of stools is possible due to excretion of unabsorbed iron, which is of no clinical significance.

Overdose

To date, no intoxication or signs of iron overload have been reported in cases of drug overdose.

Pregnancy use

In controlled trials in pregnant women after the first trimester of pregnancy no undesirable effects of the drug on the mother or fetus have been observed.

There are no data on undesirable effects of the drug on the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy.