Maltofer Plus Folic Acid

Maltofer Plus Folic Acid Dosage/Direction for Use

iron polymaltose

Manufacturer:

Vifor Pharma

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma
Full Prescribing Info
Dosage/Direction for Use
Posology: Treatment of iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy: 200 mg iron, 0.70 mg folic acid to 300 mg iron, 1.05 mg folic acid (2 to 3 tablets) daily until a normalisation of the haemoglobin (Hb) value is achieved. Afterwards, the therapy should be continued with 100 mg iron, 0.35 mg folic acid (1 tablet) daily at least until the end of the pregnancy to replenish the iron stores and to supplement the increased iron need during pregnancy.
Treatment of iron deficiency without anaemia and prevention of iron and folic acid deficiency: 100 mg iron, 0.35 mg folic acid (1 tablet) per day.
Paediatric population: The administration of Maltofer Fol chewable tablets has not been evaluated in children. Maltofer Fol chewable tablets are not suitable for children 12 years or younger.
Method of Administration: The daily dosage can be divided into separate doses or can be taken all at once. Maltofer Fol chewable tablets can be chewed or swallowed whole and should be taken during or immediately after a meal.
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