Maltofer
Maltofer is a medicine used to treat and prevent iron deficiency.
How to Use
Dosage
The dose depends on your age and weight. For infants (2-15 kg), it's 1-2 drops per kg of body weight daily. For children (15-30 kg), 10-40 drops daily. For children over 30 kg, adults, and pregnant women, 20-60 drops daily.
Method
Hold the bottle straight upside down to get drops. If drops don't come out, tap the bottle gently. Do not shake. You can take Maltofer with or without food, but taking it with or right after food may help reduce stomach upset. Mixing it with liquid food can also help prevent teeth from staining. It can be mixed with fruit or vegetable juices, baby food, or bottle milk.
Do not exceed 60 drops per day. If you need more than 60 drops, use Maltofer chewable tablets instead.
Possible Side Effects
- •Dark stools (this is harmless)
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •Stomach pain
- •Constipation
- •Vomiting
- •Tooth discoloration
- •Gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining), with burning stomach pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen
- •Itching
- •Rash, hives, reddening of the skin
- •Headache
- •Muscle spasms
- •Muscle pain
Important Warnings
- Do not take Maltofer if you are allergic to iron(III)-hydroxide polymaltose complex or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take Maltofer if you have too much iron in your body, for example, due to hemochromatosis.
- Do not take Maltofer if your anemia is not caused by iron deficiency, such as anemia due to increased breakdown of red blood cells or lack of vitamin B12.
- Consult your doctor to confirm you have iron deficiency and to find out its cause before using Maltofer.
- Tell your doctor if you have an infection or a tumor, as these can also cause anemia.
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- Avoid using other injectable iron medicines at the same time, as they can reduce the absorption of iron from Maltofer.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
- This medicine contains parabens, which may cause allergic reactions, possibly delayed.
- Maltofer contains sucrose, which can be harmful to teeth and might be an issue if you have a sugar intolerance. Discuss with your doctor if you have any sugar intolerance.