The medicine "Maltofer" describes the instructions for use as a stimulator of hematopoiesis (hematopoiesis). The active substance is iron 3 polymaltosate hydroxide. The tool is presented in the form of chewable tablets, injection, syrup, drops and oral solution.
The active substance of the Maltofer preparation (instructions for use contains this information) has a similar structure with the natural iron compound, ferritin. Due to this, the active component is released into the blood only by active absorption. The absorbed component is deposited mainly in the liver.
When taking the Maltofer preparation during pregnancy (reviews of patients and specialists indicate this), the lack of iron in the body is quickly enough filled , hemoglobin is restored, erythropoiesis is stimulated (the formation of red blood cells).
The medication in oral forms (inside) is prescribed to eliminate iron deficiency anemia of various nature, as well as iron deficiency (in hidden form) in young children (including infants). The drug "Maltofer" recommends the use of instructions for vegetarianism, donation, during the period of intensive development and growth, in old age, during gestation, breastfeeding and in other conditions of increased need for iron.
Maltofer injection solution is prescribed for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in case of impossibility or inefficiency of taking oral forms (for diseases of the digestive tract, for malabsorption syndrome).
The drug is contraindicated in case of an excess of iron in the body, hypersensitivity, anemia, not caused by a lack of Fe (hemolytic, megaloblastic anemia, provoked by a deficiency of cyancobalamin and others). Means "Maltofer" instructions for use does not allow for the appointment of disorders in the function of utilization (late porphyria of the skin, thalassemia and other conditions).
Injection is not recommended for chronic polyarthritis, uncontrolled hyperparathyroidism, acute kidney infection, infectious hepatitis, cirrhosis (decompensated), liver or kidney failure. The drug in this dosage form is not prescribed for children up to four months old, pregnant in the first trimester, with allergic and cardiovascular diseases, bronchial asthma.
When taken orally, dyspeptic symptoms are likely to develop (feelings of pressure or overflow in epigastrium, diarrhea, nausea, etc.). During treatment, feces can change color. This is due to the disposal of unabsorbed active substance and is not significant.
With intramuscular injection, in rare cases, arthralgia, malaise, dyspepsia, headache, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and allergies can occur.
If administered incorrectly, skin staining, inflammation, and soreness are possible.
The doctor tells how to take Maltofer (tablets) in one or another case. The dosage of the drug is set in accordance with the level of iron deficiency in the body. The daily amount of the drug can be taken once or divided into several doses.
Maltofer tablets are swallowed without softening.
With a clinically pronounced deficiency, one to three times a day is recommended for a tablet. Duration of use is three to five months before the normalization of hemoglobin. After this, it is recommended to continue using the Maltofer preparation for a few more months in order to restore iron stores in the body. As a maintenance dose, it is recommended to take a tablet per day.
You should not prescribe the drug yourself, the medicine is taken only as directed by the doctor. Before taking, you need to read the instructions.