How is Ferric Maltol dosed?
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What is the dosage form of Ferric Maltol?
Ferric Maltol is available in capsule form for oral administration.
How is Ferric Maltol administered?
Ferric Maltol should be taken orally through capsules. It is important to follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. Take the capsules on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. Swallow the capsules whole; do not open, break, or chew them. If you are taking other medications like ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, mycophenolate, or birth control pills (such as ethinyl estradiol), take them at least 4 hours before or 4 hours after taking Ferric Maltol.
What are common precautions when taking Ferric Maltol?
When taking Ferric Maltol, it is important to:
- Take the medicine on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
- Swallow the capsules whole without opening, breaking, or chewing them.
- Avoid using Ferric Maltol with certain medications, such as ciprofloxacin, doxycycline, mycophenolate, or birth control pills (e.g., ethinyl estradiol) unless advised by your doctor.
- Consult with your doctor if you have any allergies to this medicine or any other medicines, foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals.
- Monitor for common side effects like constipation, diarrhea, excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines, full feeling, nausea, passing gas, pressure in the stomach, stomach pain, discomfort, or soreness, swelling of the stomach area, and vomiting. If any other effects occur, consult your healthcare professional.