Femotol

• Iron Deficiency Anemia: Used for the treatment of iron deficiency in adults.

Ferric Maltol delivers iron for uptake across the intestinal wall and transfer to transferrin and ferritin. It has been shown to increase serum iron parameters, including ferritin and transferrin saturation (TSAT).

Adult Dose (Oral):

• 30 mg twice daily.
• Continue as long as necessary until ferritin levels are within normal range.
• Treatment duration depends on severity of iron deficiency but generally at least 12 weeks of treatment is required.

Common Side Effects (1-10%):

• Flatulence (4.6%)
• Diarrhea (4%)
• Constipation (4%)
• Discolored feces (4%)
• Abdominal pain (2.9%)
• Nausea (1.7%)
• Vomiting (1.7%)
• Abdominal discomfort (1.1%)
• Abdominal distension (1.1%)

Use in Pregnancy: Not absorbed systemically as an intact complex following oral administration; fetal exposure not expected.

Precautions:

• Avoid use in patients with active inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) flare (risk of increased GI inflammation).
• Do not administer to patients with evidence of iron overload or patients receiving IV iron.
• Assess iron parameters before initiating treatment and monitor during therapy.
• Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6 years; keep out of reach of children.

Overdose: Early signs: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea; serious cases: hypoperfusion, metabolic acidosis, systemic toxicity; excess dosages may lead to hemosiderosis.

Storage: Store below 25 degree C in a cool and dry place protected from light. Keep away from reach of children.