Acufer Capsule: Each capsule contains Ferric Maltol INN equivalent to Iron 30 mg.
Acufer (Ferric maltol) is an oral iron supplement used to treat Iron Deficiency Anemia. It offers better gastrointestinal tolerance compared to traditional iron salts. Iron is bound to maltol, enhancing absorption and minimizing gastrointestinal side effects.
Acufer is an iron replacement product indicated for the treatment of iron deficiency in adults.
The recommended dosage of Acufer is 30 mg orally twice daily.
With medicine: Avoid concomitant use of Acufer with dimercaprol. With food & others: Food has been shown to decrease the bioavailability of iron.
Acufer is contraindicated in patients with a history of:
Common side effects:
Flatulence, diarrhea, constipation, feces discolored, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and abdominal discomfort/distension.
Rare side effects:
Headache, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, acne, erythema etc.
Pregnancy: Acufer is not absorbed systemically as an intact complex following oral administration and maternal use is not expected to result in fetal exposure to the drug.
Lactation: There are no data on the presence of Acufer in human milk, the effects on the breastfed child or the effects on milk production.
In children & adolescents (17 years & under): Safety and effectiveness has not yet been established.
Increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) flare, iron overload, risk of overdosage in children due to accidental ingestion.
Store below 30 C, keep in dry place & protect from light. Keep out of reach of children.