Iron Hydroxide Polymaltose
Uses
Iron Hydroxide Polymaltose is utilized in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia and anemia associated with chronic kidney disease.
How it Works
How Iron Hydroxide Polymaltose works Iron Hydroxide Polymaltose is an anti-anemic medication that replenishes the iron stores in the body. Iron is essential for the formation of new red blood cells and hemoglobin, which enables these cells to transport oxygen.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Iron Hydroxide Polymaltose include vomiting, nausea, dark-colored stool, diarrhea, and constipation.
Expert Advice
- Inform your doctor if you have:
- Anaemia due to infection or malignancy
- Gastrointestinal ulceration
- Allergies
- Hepatic or liver insufficiency
- Notify your doctor if you experience gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort or nausea while taking iron hydroxide polymaltose.
- Inform your doctor if you are:
- Pregnant
- Planning to become pregnant
- Breastfeeding
- Do not take iron hydroxide polymaltose if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients.
- Do not take if you have iron overload conditions, such as:
- Haemochromatosis
- Haemosiderosis
- Do not take if you have disturbances in iron utilization, such as:
- Lead anaemia
- Sideroblastic anaemia
- Thalassemia
- Do not take if you have anaemia not caused by iron deficiency, such as:
- Haemolytic anaemia
- Do not consume if you have megaloblastic anaemia due to Vitamin B12 deficiency.
- Do not consume if you are receiving repeated blood transfusions.
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