Maltofer Special Precautions

Syrup & Oral drops: 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, there may be dark discolouration of the faeces (stools).
Syrup: 1 mL of Maltofer syrup contains 1.2 mg of sodium. This corresponds to 0.06% of the WHO-recommended maximum daily intake of 2 g of sodium for adults.
Maltofer syrup contains small quantities of ethanol (alcohol) of less than 100 mg per 30 mL (maximum daily dose).
Maltofer syrup contains methyl hydroxybenzoate (E218) and propyl hydroxybenzoate (E216). These can cause allergic reactions, even delayed reactions.
Information for diabetics: Maltofer syrup contains 280 mg sorbitol and 200 mg sucrose corresponding to 0.04 bread units per 1 ml syrup.
Sorbitol can cause gastrointestinal disorders and has a slight laxative effect. Patients with hereditary fructose intolerance (HFI) should not take/receive this medicinal product. Sucrose can be harmful to the teeth.
Oral drops: 1 mL of Maltofer droplets contains 6 mg of sodium. This corresponds to 0.3% of the WHO-recommended maximum daily intake of 2 g of sodium for adults.
Maltofer droplets contain sodium methyl hydroxybenzoate (E219) and sodium propyl hydroxybenzoate (E217). These can cause allergic reactions, even delayed reactions.
Information for diabetics: Maltofer drops contain 50 mg of sucrose per 1 ml of drops (=20 drops), equivalent to 0.01 bread units per ml (20 drops).
Patients with a rare hereditary fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase deficiency should not use this medicinal product. Sucrose can be harmful to the teeth.
FC tablet: Driving and Using Machines: Maltofer has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.
Use in Children 12 Years and Younger: Maltofer tablets are not recommended for this age group. Other iron medicines are more suitable, such as Maltofer oral drops and Maltofer syrup.