Ferric maltol, which is sold under the brand names Accrufer and Feraccru, is an iron containing medication for the treatment of adults with low iron stores. It is an oral tablet that’s taken by mouth for the treatment of low iron or iron deficiencies.
Prescription required. Can not be split. Product of UK/EU. Shipped from United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Accrufer is also marketed internationally under the name Feraccru.
To comply with Canadian International Pharmacy Association regulations you are permitted to order a 3-month supply or the closest package size available based on your personal prescription. read more
Stomach-related side effects (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, passing gas) are the most common when taking Accrufer (ferric maltol). If you’re experiencing these symptoms and they have an increased level of discomfort for you, talk to your provider because you might need to be switched to a different iron supplement.
Common side effects include:
Increased gastrointestinal issues (5%)
Other less common side effects include:
Diarrhea (4%)
Constipation (4%)
Discolored stool (4%)
Stomach pain (3%)
Nausea (2%)
Vomiting (2%)
Stomach discomfort (1%)
If you’re experiencing any of these problems it's advised to visit your primary care physician as soon as possible.
High iron levels can cause issues and feelings of fatigue, weakness, weight loss, increased or irregular heartbeat, stomach pain, and joint pain.
Accrufer (Ferric Maltol) is usually taken twice daily in a 30 mg oral tablet. Usually, a one month supply of Accrufer (Ferric Maltol) is around 60 capsules each with around 30 mg per oral tablet.
Accrufer (ferric maltol) is usually prescribed for a complete 3-month cycle. However, the exact amount of time you need to take Accrufer (ferric maltol) may depend on your diagnosis and how your primary care doctor wants to treat your low iron levels. Your provider will have you continue Accrufer (ferric maltol) until your ferritin levels are within the normal range for your age and you’re not experiencing any of the common side effects.
No. Which is very different than most medications that want you to consume oral tablets with food. This is because food lowers the amount of Accrufer (ferric maltol) that's absorbed into your body. Always take Accrufer (ferric maltol) 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
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