Maltofer drops bottle 30 ml
Maltofer Tropfen Fl 30 ml
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- Distributor: VIFOR SA
- Product Code: 1709025
- ATC-code B03AB05
- EAN 7680385930210
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Description
Maltofer drops are 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.
Swissmedic-approved patient information
Maltofer® oral drops
What are Maltofer drops and when are they used?
Maltofer drops are 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.
What should be considered?
Before you start taking Maltofer drops, the iron and blood pigment (haemoglobin) content of the blood should be checked by a doctor have been clarified by appropriate investigations. If the symptoms are not due to iron deficiency, Maltofer drops 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 harmless.
When should Maltofer drops not be taken/used?
- If you have a known hypersensitivity (allergy) or intolerance to the active ingredient iron( III)-hydroxide polymaltose complex or one of the excipients (see «What does Maltofer Drops contain?»)
- In the case of excess iron in the body (e.g. due to rare iron storage diseases which lead to iron deposits in the tissues)
- In the case of so-called iron utilization disorders (if the anemia is due, for example, to insufficient iron utilization)
- In the case of anemia that is not due to an iron deficiency (e.g. due to increased hemoglobin degradation or a lack of vitamin B12.
When is caution required when taking / using Maltofer drops?
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 at the same time as 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 5 mg sodium (main component of cooking/table salt) per ml. This is equivalent to 0.25% of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult.
Maltofer drops contain sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E219) and sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E217). These can cause allergic reactions, including delayed reactions.
Maltofer drops contain sucrose. Please only take Maltofer drops after consulting your doctor if you know that you suffer from sugar intolerance. Sucrose can be harmful to teeth.
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:
- Suffer from other diseases
- Have allergies
- Take other medicines (including those you bought yourself!).
May Maltofer drops be taken / used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
If you are pregnant, want to become pregnant or are breastfeeding, you may only use Maltofer after consulting your doctor or apply to your doctor.
How do you use Maltofer drops?
1 drop corresponds to 0.050 ml corresp. 2.5 mg iron.
1 ml corresponds to 20 drops corresp. 50 mg iron.
Maltofer drops should be taken during or immediately after eating. They can be mixed with fruit or vegetable juices or with bottle feeding. The slight coloring affects neither the effect nor the taste. The daily dose can be taken all at once or divided into several individual doses.
Hold the bottle upside down and upright. A drop will form immediately at the end of the dropper bottle. If not, tap bottle gently until a drop forms. Don't shake the bottle.
Iron deficiency anemia
Premature babies: 1-2 drops/kg body weight daily for 3-5 months.
Infants up to 1 year: 10-20 drops daily.
Children (1-12 years): 20-40 drops daily.
Adolescents from 12 years and adults: 40-120 drops daily.
Iron deficiency without anemia
Infants up to 1 year: 6-10 drops daily.
Children (1-12 years): 10-20 drops daily.
Adolescents from 12 years and adults: 20-40 drops 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.
What side effects can Maltofer drops have?
The following side effects can occur when taking Maltofer drops:
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.
What else needs to be considered?
The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the packaging.
Storage instructions
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.
What does Maltofer Drops contain?
Active ingredients
1 ml Maltofer Drops (= 20 drops) contains 50 mg iron in the form of ferric hydroxide polymaltose complex.
Excipients
Sucrose, sodium methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E219), sodium propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E217), cream flavoring (contains propylene glycol), sodium hydroxide, purified water.
Approval number
38593 (Swissmedic)
Where can you get Maltofer drops? What packs are available?
In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.
Maltofer drops are available in packs of 30 ml.
Authorization holder
Vifor (International) AG
9001 St Gallen
This package leaflet was last checked by the Medicines Agency (Swissmedic) in August 2021.