Maltofer Special Precautions

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).
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.