Maltofer (50mg/ml) 30ml Oral Drops

Iron polymaltose is a macromolecular complex, consisting of iron(III) hydroxide and the carrier polymaltose and is available in solid form as a film-coated or chewable tablet and in liquid form as a syrup, drinkable solution, or drops. It is used to treat iron deficiency.

Oral Iron Preparations

This medicine is used to treat iron deficiency:

• With anemia (apparent iron deficiency)
• Without anemia (latent iron deficiency)

Note

Follow these dosage instructions:

• Adult Dosage

100-300 mg daily as a single dose or in divided doses for approximately 3-5 months until normalization of hemoglobin level is attained. Your doctor may adjust the dose depending on your needs.

• Child Dosage

Child dosage is strictly recommended by the doctor.

Overdose symptoms include Diarrhea (may contain blood), fever, nausea, stomach pain or cramping (sharp), vomiting, and severe (may contain blood). Seek emergency medical help if you think you have taken too much of this medicine.

If you miss a dose, make sure to take it as soon as possible the same day. If you don't remember missing the dose, don't double it. Consult your doctor on how to adjust the missing doses.

Take iron on an empty stomach with water or fruit juice (adults:

Iron polymaltose is contraindicated in these cases:

• Known hypersensitivity or intolerance to the active ingredient or one of the excipients.
• Iron preparations are not administered to treat anemia that is not associated with iron deficiency.

Common side effects include:

• Nausea
• Gastrointestinal irritation
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea (watery stools)
• Dark stools
• Heartburn
• Constipation (difficulty in passing stool)
• Discoloured urine

You should practice these cautions before taking the medicine:

• Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or lactating, and there’s no safer alternative available.
• Talk to your doctor if you have hypersensitivity or allergic reactions to any of the components in the medicine.
• Talk to your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.
• Talk to your doctor if you have hypertension because this medication increases blood pressure.

Ask your doctor about any possible drug interactions, and discuss every medicine you have been taking.

Store the medicine at room temperature and keep out of direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and animals. Do not use the medication past its expiration date.

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Always follow your doctor's advice, and never self-medicate.