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MALTOFER FILM-COATED TABLETS 100MG [SIN14981P]
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MALTOFER FILM-COATED TABLETS 100MG
[SIN14981P]
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Active Ingredient and Strength | IRON(III)-HYDROXIDE POLYMALTOSE COMPLEX 357 MG EQV IRON (III) - 100 MG |
Dosage Form | TABLET, FILM COATED |
Manufacturer and Country | CORDEN PHARMA FRIBOURG SA - SWITZERLAND |
Registration Number | SIN14981P |
Licence Holder | VIFOR PHARMA ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. |
Forensic Classification | GENERAL SALE LIST |
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) code | B03AB05 |
What is Maltofer® used for?
Maltofer® is used to:
treat iron deficiency
prevent iron deficiency, during pregnancy
How to use Maltofer®?
Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist have told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
The recommended dose
Treatment of iron deficiency with reduced number of red blood cells in children over 12 years and adults
1 to 3 tablets once daily or divided into separate doses for about 3 to 5 months.After normalisation of the red blood pigment (haemoglobin) value, continue with 1 tablet once daily for several weeks. This will replenish the iron stores.
Treatment of iron deficiency with reduced number of red blood cells in pregnancy
2 to 3 tablets once daily or divided into separate dose.After normalisation of the red blood pigment value, continue with 1 tablet once daily until, at least, the end of pregnancy. This will replenish the iron stores and provide the increased amount of iron required during pregnancy.
Treatment of iron deficiency with normal number of red blood cells in children over 12 years, adults and pregnancy, and prevention of iron deficiency in pregnancy
1 tablet once daily for 1 to 2 months.
Method of use:
The daily dose can be divided into separate doses or can be taken at once. Take Maltofer® during or immediately after a meal. Maltofer® film-coated tablets should be swallowed whole.
Duration of use:
This depends upon the degree of iron deficiency.
If you stop taking Maltofer®:
Do not discontinue sooner than recommended as this may reduce the success of therapy.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
When should you not take Maltofer®?
Do not take Maltofer®, if you are/have
allergic to iron(III)-hydroxide polymaltose complex or any of the other ingredients of Maltofer®
an iron overload in the body
disturbed use of iron by the body
reduced number of red blood cells (anaemia), not caused by iron deficiency, such as due to
increased red blood cell breakdown
vitamin B12 deficiency