Ferric Maltol Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 19, 2024.
Applies to the following strengths: 30 mg
Usual Adult Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Iron Deficiency
30 mg orally twice a day, 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal
Duration 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
Renal Dose Adjustments
No adjustment recommended (eGFR 15 mL/min/1.73m2 or higher).
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients
- Hemochromatosis and other iron overload syndromes
- Receipt of repeated blood transfusions
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.
This drug is not recommended for use in children.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
- Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
- Do not open, break, or chew capsules.
Patient advice:
- Instruct patients that other medications should be dosed apart from this medication.
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