Ferric Maltol
Ferric Maltol is an oral iron supplement used to treat iron deficiency in adults. It contains ferric iron (Fe3+) chelated with maltol, a sugar derivative that enhances iron absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. This formulation is designed to provide better gastrointestinal tolerability compared to traditional ferrous sulfate preparations.
Ferric Maltol is an oral iron supplement for treating iron deficiency anemia, formulated to improve tolerability over conventional iron preparations.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- B03AB10
- RxNorm
- 2539932
- Generic
- Ferric Maltol
- Class
- atc-b03
- Brands
- Accrufer
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- oral
- Forms
- capsule
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Treatment of iron deficiency anemia in adults when oral iron preparations are needed. It is particularly considered for patients who have experienced gastrointestinal intolerance with other iron supplements.
Ferric Maltol provides trivalent iron (Fe3+) in a chelated form with maltol, which helps protect the iron during transit through the stomach and facilitates absorption in the intestines. The maltol ligand acts as a carrier molecule that keeps the iron in a soluble form available for absorption.
May cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, abdominal pain, or constipation, though generally milder than with ferrous salts. Should be taken on an empty stomach for optimal absorption. Oral iron preparations can reduce absorption of certain medications and should be spaced apart from antacids, proton pump inhibitors, and some antibiotics. Patients should complete the full course of treatment as prescribed by their healthcare provider.
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