Ferric Maltol

Iron Plain and with Folic Acid · Antianemic

Indications

Iron deficiency anaemia.

Dosage

Adults: 30 mg twice daily. Continue for at least 12 wks. Children: Not recommended.

Adverse Effects

Flatulence, diarrhoea, constipation, discoloured faeces, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Pregnancy: No evidence of risk in humans. Lactation: May be used in breast feeding. Contraindications: Hemochromatosis and other iron overload syndromes. Repeated blood transfusions. Active inflammatory bowel disease. Precautions: Assess iron parameters before initiating treatment and monitor during therapy.

Interactions

Dimercaprol (avoid).

Advice to Patient

Take 1 hr before or 2 hrs after a meal. Do not open, break, or chew capsules.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Good. Food decreases bioavailability. Metabolism: Via glucuronidation (UGT1A6) and sulphation. Time to peak, plasma: 1.5-3 hrs. Excretion: Urine (39.8-60%).

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