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Generic: Ferric Maltol

Form: capsule 30mg

Indications

Ferric Maltol capsule is indicated for the treatment of iron deficiency in adults.

Pharmacology

Ferric Maltol delivers iron for uptake across the intestinal wall and transfer to transferrin and ferritin. It has been shown to increase serum iron parameters, including ferritin and transferrin saturation (TSAT)

Dosage & Administration

Ferric Maltol capsule should be taken in oral route, preferably on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Do not open, break or chew Ferric Maltol capsule. The recommended dosage of Ferric Maltol is 30 mg twice daily. Treatment duration will depend on the severity of iron deficiency but generally at least 12 weeks of treatment is required. The treatment should be continued as long as necessary until ferritin levels are within the normal range.

Use in children and adolescents: Safety and effectiveness of ferric maltol have not been established in pediatric patients.

Interaction

Drug interaction with medication: Concomitant use of iron products with dimercaprol may increase the risk of nephrotoxicity. Avoid concomitant use of ferric maltol with dimercaprol. Concomitant use of ferric maltol may decrease the bioavailability of some drugs, including mycophenolate, ethynyl estradiol, ciprofloxacin and doxycycline. For oral drugs where reductions in bioavailability may cause clinically significant effects on its safety or efficacy, separate the administration of ferric maltol by at least 4 hours.

Drug interaction with food and others: Food has been shown to decrease the bioavailability of iron after administration of ferric maltol.

Contraindications

Ferric maltol is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to ferric maltol or any other components of this product. It is also contraindicated in patients with a history of hemochromatosis and other iron overload syndromes and in patients receiving repeated blood transfusions.

Side Effects

The most common side effects are flatulence, diarrhea, constipation, feces discolored, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.

Indication

Iron Deficiency Anemia

Administration

Take 1 hr before or 2 hr after a meal

Adult Dose

Iron Deficiency An iron replacement product indicated for iron deficiency 30 mg PO BID Continue as long as necessary until ferritin levels are within the normal range Treatment duration depends on severity of iron deficiency but generally at least 12 weeks of treatment is required

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to active substance or to any of the excipients Hemochromatosis and other iron overload syndromes Patients receiving repeated blood transfusions

Mode of Action

Nonsalt, oral formulation of ferric iron Supplements iron stores found in hemoglobin, myoglobin, and enzymes; works to transport oxygen via hemoglobin Delivers iron for uptake across the intestinal wall and transfer to transferrin and ferritin

Precaution

Avoid use in patients with an active inflammatory bowel disease flare, as there is potential risk of increased inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children ages ≤6 years; keep this product out of reach of children Iron overload Excessive therapy with iron products can lead to excess storage of iron with the possibility of iatrogenic hemosiderosis; do not administer to patients with evidence of iron overload or patients receiving IV iron Assess iron parameters before initiating treatment and monitor during therapy