Means of 'Maltofer'. Instructions for use

Medication "Maltofer" instructions for use characterizes as a stimulator of hemopoiesis (hematopoiesis). The active ingredient is iron 3 hydroxide polymaltose. The agent is presented in the form of chewable tablets, solution for injection, syrup, drops and solution for oral administration.

The active substance of the preparation "Maltofer" (instructions for use contains this information) has a similar structure with a natural iron compound, ferritin. Thanks to this, the flow of the active ingredient into the blood is carried out only by active absorption. The absorbed component is deposited mainly in the liver.

When taking the drug "Maltofer" during pregnancy (reviews of patients and specialists indicate this), shortage in the body of iron is quickly replenished , hemoglobin is restored, erythropoiesis is stimulated (formation of erythrocytes).

Medication in oral forms (orally) is prescribed to eliminate iron deficiency anemia of various nature, as well as a lack of iron (in latent form) in children at an early age (including infants). The drug "Maltofer" instructions for use recommends vegetarianism, donation, in the period of intensive development and growth, in old age, during gestation, breastfeeding and other conditions of increased need for iron.

Solution for injection "Maltofer" is prescribed for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia if it is impossible or inefficient to take oral forms (for diseases of the digestive tract, with malabsorption syndrome).

The drug is contraindicated in the overabundance of iron in the body, hypersensitivity, anemia, not caused by a deficiency of Fe (hemolytic, megaloblastic anemia, provoked by a deficiency of cyanocobalamin and others). Means "Maltofer" instructions for use does not allow for the appointment of disorders in the utilization function (late porphyria of the skin, thalassemia and other conditions).

Solution for injection is not recommended for chronic polyarthritis, uncontrolled hyperparathyroidism, infectious kidney lesions in the acute phase, infectious hepatitis, liver cirrhosis (decompensated), liver or kidney deficiency. There is no prescription in this dosage form for children under four months, pregnant in the first trimester, with allergic and cardiovascular diseases, bronchial asthma.

When ingestion is likely the development of dyspeptic phenomena (feelings of pressure or overflow in the epigastrium, diarrhea, nausea and other). Against the background of treatment, feces can change color. This is due to the utilization of the unabsorbed active substance and is not of significant significance.

When intramuscular administration of the solution in rare cases, there may be arthralgia, malaise, dyspepsia, headache, fever, lymph node enlargement, allergy.

If improperly introduced, skin coloring, inflammation, tenderness is possible.

On how to take "Maltofer" (pills) in one or another case, says the doctor. The dosage of the drug is set in accordance with the level of iron deficiency in the body. The daily amount of the drug can be taken once or divided into several receptions.

The tablets "Maltofer" are swallowed without softening.

With a clinically pronounced deficit, recommend one to three times a day on a tablet. Duration of application - three to five months before the normalization of hemoglobin. After this, it is recommended to continue the use of the drug "Maltofer" for several months with the goal of restoring iron reserves in the body. As a maintenance dose, it is recommended to take a pill a day.

You should not prescribe the drug yourself, the medicine is taken only as prescribed by the doctor. Before the reception you need to read the instructions.