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Maltofer Kautabl 100 mg 100 Stk
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- Brand: VIFOR SA
- Product Code: 2822775
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Description
What are Maltofer chewable tablets and when are they used?
Maltofer chewable tablets are an iron preparation that is used to treat iron deficiency without anemia and iron deficiency anemia.
Iron is an essential 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 mouth, dry skin, brittle hair and nails.
What should you bear in mind?
Before you start taking Maltofer chewable tablets, the iron content and blood pigment (hemoglobin) in the blood should be clarified by the doctor through suitable tests have been If the symptoms are not caused by iron deficiency, Maltofer Chewable Tablets are not effective.
Your doctor will want to check the progress of your treatment through regular check-ups and may also do 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 become darkened, but this is harmless.
When should Maltofer chewable tablets 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 chewable tablets 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 utilization of iron)
- In the case of anemia that is not due to an iron deficiency (e.g. due to increased hemoglobin breakdown or lack of vitamin B12).
When is caution required when taking/using Maltofer chewable tablets?
Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist before taking Maltofer if you have an infection or a tumour.
Inform 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.
Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you have received blood transfusions, as there is a risk of iron overload if you take additional iron.
This medicine contains 10 mg of sodium (main component of cooking/table salt) per tablet. This is equivalent to 0.5% of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium for an adult.
No studies have been conducted. However, it is unlikely that Maltofer has an effect on the ability to drive and use machines.
Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you:
- Suffer from other diseases
- Have allergies
- Take other medicines (even those you bought yourself!).
Dur fen Maltofer chewable tablets are taken / used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
If you are pregnant, want to become pregnant or are breastfeeding, you may only use Maltofer after consulting your doctor or yourConsult a doctor.
How do you use Maltofer chewable tablets?
Maltofer chewable tablets can be chewed or swallowed whole and should be taken during or immediately after a meal. Maltofer chewable tablets have a break line on one side. This is only to break the pills for easier swallowing, not to split the pills into two equal doses. The daily dose can be divided into individual doses or given all at once.
Maltofer chewable tablets are not suitable for children under the age of 12.
Adolescents (from the age of 12), adults:
For iron deficiency anemia: 1-3 tablets daily for 3-5 months until the blood test values are normal again. The treatment is then continued with 1 chewable tablet daily for several weeks to replenish the iron stores.
In the case of iron deficiency without anemia: 1 chewable tablet daily for 1-2 months.
The dosage and duration of treatment depend on the extent of the iron deficiency. 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.
Stick to the dose given in the package 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 chewable tablets have?
The following side effects can occur when taking Maltofer chewable tablets:
Very common (affects more than 1 in 10 users): a very common side effect is discoloration of the stool caused by 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): occasionally there may be vomiting, discoloration of the teeth, inflammation of the stomach (gastritis), itching, rash, hives, reddening of the skin (erythema) and headache come.
Rare (affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000): in rare cases, patients suffer from muscle cramps and muscle pain (myalgia).
These side effects are mostly temporary.
If you notice 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 taken into account?
The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.
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, or your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. These people have the detailed technical information.
What does Maltofer chewable tablets contain?
Active ingredients
1 Maltofer chewable tablet contains 100 mg of iron in the form of iron(III) hydroxide polymaltose complex.
Excipients
Talcum, macrogol 6000, anhydrous starch hydrolyzate, microcrystalline cellulose, chocolate flavor, sodium cyclamate, Van illin, cocoa powder.
Authorization number
46537 (Swissmedic)
Where can you get Maltofer chewable tablets? What packs are available?
In pharmacies and drugstores, without doctorschewable prescription.
Maltofer chewable tablets are available in packs of 30 or 100 chewable tablets.
Authorization holder
Vifor (International) AG
9001 St. Gallen
This package leaflet was last checked by the medicinal products authority (Swissmedic) in August 2021.