Maltofer Plus Folic Acid Special Precautions

Anaemias should always be treated under the supervision of a doctor. If therapeutic success (increase in haemoglobin by about 2-3 g/dL after 3 weeks) is not achieved, treatment should be reconsidered. Maltofer Fol contains folic acid so it may mask deficiencies of vitamin B12. A potential vitamin B12 deficiency must be ruled out before the start of treatment in anaemic patients due to the risk of irreversible neurological dysfunctions, see Contraindications.
This medicine contains 10 mg sodium (main component of cooking/table salt) in each tablet. This is equivalent to 0.5% of the recommended maximum daily dietary intake of sodium of 2 g for an adult.
Infections or tumours may cause anaemia. Since iron can be utilised only after correcting the primary disease, a benefit/risk evaluation is advisable.
During treatment with Maltofer Fol, there may be dark discolouration of the faeces (stools); however this is of no clinical relevance.
Effects on ability to drive and use machines: No relevant studies have been performed. However, it is unlikely that Maltofer Fol has any effect on the ability to drive and use machines.