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Indications & Uses
Acufer is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Ferric Maltol supplies iron that is taken up across the intestinal wall and passed on to transferrin and ferritin. It has been shown to raise serum iron parameters, including ferritin and transferrin saturation (TSAT).
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Take Ferric Maltol capsules by mouth, preferably on an empty stomach. That means at least 1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after one. Swallow the capsule whole. Don't open, break or chew it.
The recommended dose of Ferric Maltol is 30 mg twice daily. How long you need it depends on how severe the iron deficiency is, but treatment generally goes on for at least 12 weeks. Keep taking it for as long as necessary, until ferritin levels are back within the normal range.
Use in children and adolescents: the safety and effectiveness of ferric maltol have not been established in pediatric patients.
Side Effects
The side effects people report most often with Ferric Maltol are flatulence, diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Your stools may also change colour.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Don't use Ferric Maltol in patients who have an active flare of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), because it may increase inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. It should also not be given to patients who show evidence of iron overload, or to those who are receiving intravenous iron. Check iron parameters before starting Ferric Maltol, and keep monitoring them while the patient is on treatment. Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6 years of age. If an accidental overdose happens, the patient should be treated immediately.
Contraindications
Don't give ferric maltol to anyone who is known to be allergic to ferric maltol or to any other component of the product. It is also contraindicated in people with a history of hemochromatosis or other iron overload syndromes, and in people who are receiving repeated blood transfusions.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Ferric maltol isn't absorbed into the body as an intact complex when it's taken by mouth, so a mother who uses it isn't expected to pass the drug on to her baby during pregnancy.
There are no data on whether ferric maltol appears in human milk. Nothing is known about its effects on a breastfed child or on milk production either. But because the mother doesn't absorb ferric maltol as an intact complex after taking it by mouth, breastfeeding isn't expected to expose the child to the drug.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Overdose
No data is available on overdose of Ferric Maltol in patients. With any iron overdose, the early signs and symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea. In more serious cases there may be signs of hypoperfusion, metabolic acidosis and systemic toxicity. If Ferric Maltol is taken in doses above what the body needs for iron, the extra iron can build up in the storage sites and lead to hemosiderosis.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Keep Ferric Maltol in a cool, dry place, below 25°C, and away from light. Make sure children can't reach it.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Acufer 30 mg
What is Acufer 30 mg Capsule?
Acufer 30 mg Capsule is a medicine that contains Ferric Maltol. It is made by Aristopharma Limited. It belongs to the Oral Iron preparations group of medicines.
What is Acufer used for?
Acufer is used for: Anemia.
What are the side effects of Acufer?
The side effects people report most often with Ferric Maltol are flatulence, diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Your stools may also change colour.
Can I take Acufer during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Ferric maltol isn't absorbed into the body as an intact complex when it's taken by mouth, so a mother who uses it isn't expected to pass the drug on to her baby during pregnancy. There are no data on whether ferric maltol appears in human milk. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Acufer?
No data is available on overdose of Ferric Maltol in patients. With any iron overdose, the early signs and symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Acufer?
Keep Ferric Maltol in a cool, dry place, below 25°C, and away from light. Make sure children can't reach it.
Can I take other medicines with Acufer?
Some medicines can interact with Ferric Maltol, for example: Ciprofloxacin, Doxycycline, Iron, Estradiol. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Is there a cheaper medicine with the same ingredient?
Ferifix by Pharmasia Ltd. has the same ingredient and strength for ৳8.00 per unit, compared with ৳11.00 for Acufer. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Do I need a prescription for Acufer?
Acufer is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.