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* Versus ferrous sulphate.

ALWAYS READ THE LABEL. FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST TALK TO YOUR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL. Maltofer is for the treatment of iron deficiency in adults and adolescents where the use of ferrous iron supplements is not tolerated, or otherwise inappropriate. For the prevention of iron deficiency in adults and adolescents determined by a medical practitioner to be at high-risk, where the use of ferrous iron supplements is not tolerated, or otherwise inappropriate. If you have iron deficiency, your doctor will advise you whether an oral iron treatment is required.

References: 1. Ortiz R, Toblli JE, Romero JD et al. Efficacy and safety of oral iron(III) polymaltose complex versus ferrous sulfate in pregnant women with iron-deficiency anemia: a multicenter, randomized, controlled study. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2011;24:1-6. 2. Toblli JE & Brignoli R. Iron(III)-hydroxide polymaltose complex in iron deficiency anemia / review and meta-analysis. Arzneimittelforschung 2007;57:431‒8. 3. Maltofer Product Information. 4. Geisser P. In vitro studies on interactions of iron salts and complexes with food-stuffs and medicaments. Arzneimittelforschung 1990;40:754-760. 5. Lundqvist H, Sjoberg F. Food interaction of oral uptake of iron / a clinical trial using 59Fe. Arzneimittelforschung 2007;57:401-416. 6. Geisser P. Safety and efficacy of iron(III)-hydroxide polymaltose complex / a review of over 25 years experience. Arzneimittelforschung 2007;57:439-452. 7. Milman N. Prepartum anaemia: prevention and treatment. Ann Hematol 2008; 87: 949-959. 8. Dresow et al. Non-transferrin-bound iron in plasma following administration of oral iron drugs. Biometals 2008;21:273–276. 9. Bothwell TH. Iron requirements in pregnancy and strategies to meet them. Am J Clin Nutr 2000;72:257S–264S. 10. Worldwide prevalence of anaemia 1993–2005 : WHO global database on anaemia.

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