Means of 'Maltofer'. Instructions for use

The drug "Maltofer" (chewing tablets, syrup, drops) contains iron in the form of a stable macromolecular complex. When taking the medicine, the component (iron) is not released in the form of free ions into the digestive system. The structure of the medicine "Maltofer" is similar to natural ferritin (iron compound). Due to this, iron enters the blood from the intestine through active transport. The absorbed component binds to ferritin and is stored in the liver (predominantly). In the bone marrow, the component is included in the composition of hemoglobin.

The iron entering into the polymaltose complex has no pro-oxidant properties.

The preparation "Maltofer" the instruction recommends for elimination latent (latent) and expressed deficiency of iron.

The medication is indicated for the prevention of iron deficiency during gestation (in all trimesters), breastfeeding, in women of childbearing period, children and adolescents, as well as in elderly patients, vegetarians.

The tool "Maltofer" instruction does not allow for use in violation of iron utilization (with sidero-sacramental or lead anemia, for example), iron overload (with hemochromatosis and hemosiderosis). No medication is prescribed for non-iron deficiency anemia (eg, hemolytic or megaloblastic, provoked by insufficient vitamin B12 content).

Take the drug "Maltofer" instruction recommends when eating or immediately after it. Medication (regardless of dosage form) does not cause tooth enamel staining.

To accurately dispense the syrup, use a graduated cap. Suspension and drops are allowed to mix with soft drinks, vegetable or fruit juices. Chewing tablets "Maltofer" can be chewed or swallowed whole. The daily dosage of the drug is selected in accordance with the degree of iron deficiency. On average, one to three tablets are prescribed. Children up to the age of twelve are recommended to take the drug in the form of a syrup or drops. The exact dosage is established by the attending physician.

The duration of treatment of clinically significant iron deficiency is from three to five months before the normalization of the hemoglobin index. After that the application of the drug "Maltofer" instruction recommends to continue in a dose equal to the amount of the drug prescribed to eliminate latent iron deficiency, for several more months. It is advisable to continue the treatment before birth to restore iron stores in the body.

The duration of treatment of a latent deficit is one to two months.

With clinically pronounced insufficiency, achieving a normal hemoglobin and replenishing the iron reserve is noted only after two to three months from the start of therapy.

When taking the medicine "Maltofer" side effects are rare. In some cases there are signs of irritation in the digestive system (diarrhea, discomfort in the epigastrium, feeling of overflow of the stomach). The drug may cause staining of stool. This is due to the excretion of unabsorbed iron and has no clinical significance.

Cases of drug overdose "Maltofer" are not described in medical practice.

Carefully prescribe medication to patients with diabetes mellitus.

As a result of controlled studies, the negative effects of the drug on the fetal and maternal status have not been established. However, during the prenatal period, the doctor should monitor the administration of the drug "Maltofer".

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