Spartofer
Spartofer capsules treat iron deficiency and the anemia it causes, especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, childhood, with a low-iron diet, or after blood loss.
How to Use
Dosage
Typically 1 capsule once daily. For severe iron deficiency, the doctor may recommend 1 capsule 2-3 times daily.
Method
Swallow capsules whole with plenty of water, without chewing. For best effect, take on an empty stomach about 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. If this irritates your stomach, you can take it with food. If swallowing is difficult, you can open the capsule and mix the granules with water.
The maximum daily dose is 3 capsules (300 mg Fe2+).
Possible Side Effects
- •Stomach ache or discomfort
- •Constipation
- •Diarrhea
- •Vomiting
- •Nausea (feeling sick)
- •Heartburn
- •Darkening of stools (poop)
- •Discoloration of teeth
- •Skin reactions like rash or hives
- •Stomach or upper abdominal pain
- •Bleeding in the digestive tract
- •Discoloration of the tongue or inside of the mouth
- •Sudden severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to iron(II)glycine sulfate or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have a narrowed esophagus.
- Do not use if you have too much iron in your blood, such as iron overload disease.
- Do not use if your body has trouble using iron, for example, due to sideroblastic anemia or thalassemia.
- Do not use if you receive repeated blood transfusions.
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- This medicine should not be given to children under 6 years old or children weighing less than 20 kg.
- Talk to your doctor if you have or have had stomach or bowel problems, like inflammatory bowel disease or ulcers.
- Iron medicines can be dangerous for children if they take too much, so keep them out of their sight and reach.
Use in Elderly Patients
Suitable for older adults. With orally administered preparations, the interactions in the absorption phase must be taken into account. (updated 5.6.2023)