Indications
Iron Polymaltose Complex syrup is used for the treatment of latent iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia. This includes macrocytic anaemia, nutritional anaemia of infants, anaemia due to excessive haemorrhage, and anaemia associated with infections and malignant disease. It is also used for the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anaemia before, during and after pregnancy, and during lactation. The syrup can also be given as prophylactic therapy of iron deficiency, to cover the recommended daily dietary allowances (RDA).
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Iron Polymaltose Complex is a polysaccharide-iron complex, a newer type of iron preparation used to treat iron deficiency anaemia. Iron is an essential part of the body. It is needed to form haemoglobin and for the oxidative process in living tissue.
The preparation holds non-ionic ferric iron and polymaltose together in a stable complex. This allows controlled absorption of the ferric iron when it touches the surface of the mucosal cells. Because it is non-ionic, it does not release free radicals, so it avoids the toxic effects that free radicals cause with traditional ionized iron salt preparations.
Iron Polymaltose Complex also does not interact with food components or other medicines. Unlike ferrous salts, its bioavailability does not fall. As a result, the iron is used faster in the synthesis of haemoglobin and myoglobin.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Giving Iron Polymaltose Complex in the first trimester of pregnancy needs a careful look at the possible risk against the benefit the mother may gain. It should not be given unless it is clearly indicated. For the rest of the pregnancy, iron therapy may be indicated, but only on a physician's advice. Iron does pass into breast milk, though not in amounts that are clinically significant.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.
Side Effects & Interactions
Side Effects
No side-effect data recorded yet.