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Maltofer syrup is an iron supplement used to treat iron deficiency without anemia and iron deficiency anemia.
Iron is an indispensable component of the red blood pigment, the red muscle pigment and the iron-containing enzymes. Iron deficiency can lead to the following general symptoms: increased tiredness, reduced mental performance, irritability, restlessness, headaches, loss of appetite, weakened immune system, noticeable paleness, cracked corners of the mouth, dry skin, brittle hair and nails.
Swissmedic-approved patient information
Maltofer® syrup Vifor (International) Inc.Maltofer syrup is an iron preparation used to treat iron deficiency without anemia and iron deficiency anemia.
Iron is an indispensable component of the red blood pigment, the red muscle pigment and the iron-containing enzymes. Iron deficiency can lead to the following general symptoms: increased tiredness, reduced mental performance, irritability, restlessness, headaches, loss of appetite, weakened immune system, noticeable paleness, cracked corners of the mouth, dry skin, brittle hair and nails.
Before you start taking Maltofer syrup, your doctor should measure the iron and blood pigment (haemoglobin) levels in your blood have been clarified by appropriate investigations. If the symptoms are not related to iron deficiency, Maltofer syrup will not be effective.
Your doctor would like to see the progress of your treatment through regular check-ups and may also want to carry out blood tests. This is normal and should not concern you. If your symptoms do not improve within 3 weeks, consult your doctor.
During treatment with Maltofer, the stool may turn dark, but this is not dangerous.
Inform before taking Maltofer your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you have an infection or a tumor.
Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you have recently been treated or may be treated with injectable iron preparations. Such iron preparations should not be used simultaneously with Maltofer.
Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you have received blood transfusions as there is a risk of iron overload with supplemental iron.
This medicinal product contains 1 mg sodium (main component of cooking/table salt) per ml. This is equivalent to 0.05% of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult.
This medicinal product contains 0.28 g sorbitol per ml. Sorbitol is a source of fructose. Talk to your doctor before you (or your child) take this medicine
Or if your doctor has told you that you (or your child) have an intolerance to some sugars or if you have hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI) – a rare inherited condition in which a person Can not break down fructose - was found. Sorbitol can cause gastrointestinal problems and can have a mild laxative effect.
1 ml Maltofer syrup contains 0.2 g sucrose. This must be taken into account in patients with diabetes mellitus. Please only take Maltofer Syrup after consulting your doctor if you know that you suffer from a sugar intolerance. Sucrose can be harmful to teeth.
Maltofer syrup contains 3.25 mg alcohol (ethanol) per ml. The amount in 1 ml corresponds to less than 1 ml beer or 1 ml wine. The small amount of alcohol in this medicine has no noticeable effects.
Maltofer syrup contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218) and propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216). These can cause allergic reactions, including delayed reactions.
No relevant studies have been conducted. However, Maltofer is unlikely to have any effect on the ability to drive and use machines.
Tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you:
If you are pregnant, want to become pregnant or are breastfeeding, you may only use Maltofer after consulting your doctor or take from your doctor.
Maltofer Syrup should be taken during or immediately after a meal. It can be mixed with fruit or vegetable juices or with bottle feeding. The slight coloring affects neither the effect nor the taste. The enclosed measuring cup is used for precise dosing.
A measuring cup corresponds to a volume of 15 ml, corresp. 150 mg iron.
The daily dose can be taken all at once or divided into several individual doses.
Infants up to 1 year: 2.5-5 ml daily.
Children (1-12 years): 5-10 ml daily.
Adolescents from 12 years and adults: 10-30 ml daily.
The syrup is not suitable for small children up to 1 year old. Maltofer drops are available to treat these children.
Children (1-12 years): 2.5-5 ml daily.
Adolescents from 12 years and adults: 5-10 ml daily.
The dosage and duration of treatment depends on the extent of the iron deficiency. For iron-deficiency anemia, treatment takes an average of 3-5 months for blood test results to return to normal. The treatment is then continued for several weeks with the dosage as described for iron deficiency without anemia in order to replenish iron stores.
For iron deficiency without anemia, treatment lasts about 1-2 months.
The doctor decides on the exact duration of treatment in each individual case.
If you have taken more Maltofer than you should, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. If you forget to take Maltofer, just take the next dose at the usual time. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Follow the dosage given in this leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.
The following side effects can occur when taking Maltofer syrup:
Very common (affects more than 1 user in 10): A very common side effect is discolored stool due to iron excretion, but this is harmless.
Common (affects 1 to 10 users in 100): Commonly observed side effects are nausea, constipation, diarrhea and abdominal pain.
Uncommon (affects 1 to 10 users in 1000): uncommon: vomiting, discoloration of the teeth, inflammation of the stomach (gastritis), itching, rash, hives, reddening of the skin (erythema) and headaches come.
Rare (affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000): in rare cases, patients experience muscle spasms and muscle pain (myalgia).
These side effects are usually temporary.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.
The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.
Store at room temperature (15-25°C).
Keep out of the reach of children.
Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.
5 ml Maltofer syrup contain 50 mg iron in the form of iron (III) hydroxide polymaltose complex.
Sucrose, sorbitol, methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate (E216), ethanol 96%, cream flavoring (contains propylene glycol), sodium hydroxide, purified water.
30124, (Swissmedic)
In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.
Maltofer syrup is available in packs of 150 ml (with the measuring cup included).
Vifor (International) AG
9001 St Gallen
This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in August 2021.