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Cheaper & Alternative Brands
Same generic (Ferric Maltol), same form (Capsule)
Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
Acufer capsule is indicated for the treatment of iron deficiency in adults.
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.
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 & Adverse Reactions
The most common side effects are flatulence, diarrhea, constipation, feces discolored, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.
Warnings & Precautions
Avoid use of Acufer in patients with an active inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) flare, as there is potential risk of increased inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. Do not administer to patients with evidence of iron overload or patients receiving intravenous iron. Assess iron parameters prior to initiating Acufer and monitor iron parameters while on therapy. Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6 years of age. In case of accidental overdose, patient should be treated immediately.
Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action
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)