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The iron preparation in the form of a polymaltose complex of Fe3 + hydroxide. Active ingredient - Iron (III) hydroxide polymaltozate.
Maltofer contains a stable macromolecular complex and does not release iron in the form of free ions in the gastrointestinal tract. Because of this, it enters the blood from the intestines through active transport. The absorbed iron binds to ferritin and is stored in the body, mainly in the liver.
The drug Maltofer FOL, in addition to iron, contains folic acid belonging to the B group of vitamins and is involved in the production of nucleic acids, purines, amino acids, pyrimidines. Additionally stimulates erythropoiesis (the process of production of red blood cells).

Drug release forms

    Solution for oral administration: dark brown (5 ml in glass vials, 10 vials per carton box);
    Drops for oral administration: dark brown (30 ml each in dark glass vials with a dispenser, 1 bottle per carton box);
    Syrup: dark brown (150 ml in dark glass bottles, 1 bottle in a carton box complete with a measuring cap);
    Chewable tablets: flat-cylindrical, risky, brown with inclusions of white (10 pieces in blisters, 3 blisters in a carton box);
    Solution for injection: brown (2 ml in colorless glass ampoules, 5 ampoules in a carton box).

Indications for use

What helps Maltofer? According to the instructions, the drug is prescribed in the following cases:
    Treatment of latent and pronounced iron deficiency (iron deficiency anemia);
    Prevention of iron deficiency during pregnancy;
    Prevention of iron and folic acid deficiency (including during pregnancy, during lactation).
Injection:
    Treatment of iron deficiency anemia with the ineffectiveness or inability to take oral iron-containing drugs (including in patients with gastrointestinal diseases and suffering from malabsorption syndrome).

Instructions for use Maltofer dosage

Tablets should be taken orally after a meal, washed down with clean water. Dosage and timing of treatment depends on the degree of iron deficiency. The daily dose can be divided into several doses or taken once (depending on tolerance).
For the treatment of severe iron deficiency take 1 tablet Maltofer from 1 to 3 times per day for 3-5 months. After the course application, the drug is continued until the level of iron in the body is restored - on the 1st tablet \ 1 time per day.
Dosage to pregnant women - 1 tablet \ 2 to 3 times a day, to stabilize hemoglobin. After that you should drink 1 tablet once a day before the birth, in order to prevent iron deficiency, to treat hidden iron deficiency.

special instructions

It is important to understand that treatment with iron preparations is quite long and takes at least 3 months - this is necessary in order for the body to fill up the level of iron, as well as create the necessary reserves. Thus, after complete normalization of the clinical picture of the blood, it is necessary to take the drug for another 1 month.
During the period of use Maltofer instruction recommends to refrain from drinking coffee and strong black tea. After taking the drug is not recommended to drink milk. These products lead to a decrease in iron absorption and a decrease in the therapeutic effect. Milk and coffee should be drunk no earlier than 3 hours after taking the drug.

Side effects

The instruction warns of the possibility of the development of the following side effects when prescribing Maltofer:
    nausea,
    vomiting
    epigastric pain,
    disturbed stool.
There may be a darkening of the fecal masses - the symptom does not matter.

Contraindications

It is contraindicated to appoint Maltofer in the following cases:
    increased individual sensitivity to the components of the drug;
    excess iron in the body (hemochromatosis, hemosiderosis);
    anemia not related to iron deficiency (hemolytic anemia or megaloblastic anemia caused by a lack of cyanocobalamin, aplastic anemia);
    violation of iron utilization mechanisms (lead anemia, sideroachrestic anemia, thalassemia, late skin porphyria).
Patients with allergies, liver and kidney failure, the drug should be taken with caution.
Patients with bronchial asthma, patients with low iron-binding ability of serum and / or folic acid deficiency are at risk of developing allergic or anaphylactic reactions.
Before using the solution for intramuscular injection of the ampoule should be examined for the presence of sediment and damage. You can not use the ampoule with sediment and damage.

Overdose

The likelihood of overdose on oral medication is low. Clinical studies have confirmed that even when taking 2000 mg of iron per 1 kg of human weight, death is unlikely. Overdose is likely to increase side effects.
The likelihood of overdose increases with intramuscular administration. Acute iron overload can occur, hemosiderosis symptoms appear.
Symptomatic treatment, taking chelates (Deferoxamine intravenously).

Storage conditions

Store in a dark place out of reach of children at a temperature not exceeding + 25 ° C.

Terms of sell

The prescription is not required to buy Maltofer.