Ferric maltol

Generic name: Ferric Maltol
Brand names: Accrufer
Dosage form: oral capsule (30 mg)
Drug class: Iron products

Usage of Ferric maltol

Ferric maltol is an iron replacement product that is used in adults used to treat iron deficiency.

Ferric maltol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Ferric maltol side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop taking ferric maltol and call your doctor at once if you have inflammatory bowel disease and you have a flare of symptoms such as diarrhea, stomach cramps, blood in your stools, loss of appetite, or weight loss.

Common side effects of ferric maltol may include:

stomach pain, bloating, gas, nausea, vomiting;

diarrhea, constipation; or

changes in the color of your bowel movements.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Ferric maltol

You should not use ferric maltol if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

hemochromatosis or iron overload (the buildup of excess iron); or

if you have repeated blood transfusions.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had inflammatory bowel disease.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

Ferric maltol is absorbed in a way that is not likely to be harmful to an unborn baby. Having untreated iron deficiency during pregnancy may increase the risk of anemia (low red blood cells), premature birth, or low birth weight. The benefit of treating iron deficiency with ferric maltol may outweigh any risks to the baby.

Ferric maltol is not likely to pass into breast milk. Ask your doctor about using ferric maltol if you are breastfeeding.

Not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

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How to use Ferric maltol

Usual Adult Dose for Iron Deficiency:

30 mg orally twice a day, 1 hour before or 2 hours after a mealDuration of therapy:Comments:-Treatment duration Depends on the severity of iron deficiency but generally at least 12 weeks of therapy are required.-Continue treatment until ferritin levels are within normal range.Use: Iron deficiency

Warnings

Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

What other drugs will affect Ferric maltol

Taking ferric maltol at the same time with other oral medications can interfere with how your body absorbs each drug. Take your ferric maltol dose 4 hours before or 4 hours after taking any other medications by mouth.

Other drugs may affect ferric maltol, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

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