it is important that you talk to your doctor.
Maltofer Tablets
Maltofer Tablets
Maltofer Tablets contain 100mg of elemental iron as 370mg iron polymaltose.
Dosage Information
Maltofer Tablets contain 100mg of elemental iron as 370mg iron polymaltose.
- Always take Maltofer Tablets exactly as your medical practitioner or pharmacist has instructed. You should check with your medical practitioner or pharmacist if you are not sure.
- For treatment of iron deficiency in adults and adolescents (12 years and older), take 1-2 tablets (100-200mg iron) daily, preferably with food.
- For prevention of iron deficiency in high-risk adults and adolescents (12 years and older), take 1 tablet (100mg iron) daily, preferably with food.
- Higher doses may be taken as directed by your medical practitioner.
- Maltofer Tablets should be swallowed whole with a drink of water. Take Maltofer Tablets during or immediately after a meal.
Ingredients
Maltofer Tablets should be swallowed whole with a drink of water. Take Maltofer Tablets during or immediately after a meal.
- Other ingredients: crospovidone, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, macrogol 6000, magnesium stearate, cellulose – microcrystalline and titanium dioxide.
Are Maltofer Tablets used for iron deficiency treatment or prevention?
Both treatment and prevention.
- Maltofer Tablets are used in adults/adolescents to treat iron deficiency or prevent iron deficiency in adults/adolescents determined by a medical practitioner to be at high risk, where the use of ferrous iron supplements is not tolerated or otherwise inappropriate.
Who should NOT take Maltofer Tablets?
You must not take Maltofer Tablets if:
- You are allergic to iron polymaltose or any other ingredient in Maltofer Tablets. Symptoms of such an allergic reaction include:
– Rash, itching, hives on the skin
– Shortness of breath
– Wheezing, or difficulty breathing
– Swelling on the face, lips, tongue, or any other part of the body - You have anaemia not caused by iron deficiency
- You have iron overload (too much iron), or disturbances in iron utilisation
- You are under the age of 12 years
If you are not sure if you should be taking Maltofer Tablets, talk to your medical practitioner or pharmacist.
Do I need to tell my doctor anything before I start taking Maltofer Tablets?
Yes, before you start taking Maltofer Tablets, you will need to inform your medical practitioner or pharmacist if:
- You have or have had an infection or tumour
- You are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding
- You have or have had any other health problems
- You are taking any other medicines
Can I take Maltofer Tablets with food?
Maltofer Tablets should be taken with food, either during or immediately after a meal.
- Your daily dose can be taken at once or divided into smaller doses. Tablets should not be divided into doses lower than 100mg iron. Maltofer tablets should be swallowed whole.
What do I do if I forget to take my daily dose
Just take the next dose at the usual time. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the forgotten dose. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your medical practitioner or pharmacist.
What do I do if I have taken too much?
If you take too much (overdose), immediately telephone your medical practitioner, or:
- In Australia – Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26)
- Go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital, if you think you or anyone else may have taken too much Maltofer. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.
If you are not sure what to do, contact your medical practitioner or pharmacist.
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What is iron deficiency?
Iron deficiency occurs when the amount of iron absorbed by the body is insufficient.
Iron is one of the body’s essential nutrients, which is absorbed from the foods we eat. Iron is required for normal cell and organ function, as it carries oxygen around the body via haemoglobin found in red blood cells.