If the doctor diagnoses anemia, then not only a special diet, but also iron-containing preparations, for example, maltofer, is prescribed for the treatment of this disease. This agent contains trivalent iron and substances that do not cause anaphylactic reactions. In addition, iron in the maltophores is structurally close to the natural formula, so that it is actively absorbed from the stomach into the blood and is not released as free ions. Therefore, there is no overdose and drug intoxication, which makes it as safe as possible for babies. By the way, it is allowed to use maltofer for babies.
Thus, the indications available to the Maltobor include:
- treatment of iron deficiency anemia of various origin;
- latent iron deficiency in infants at risk (preterm infants who are breastfeeding) and young children.
Maltofer: application
Maltofer must be taken during or immediately after meals, mixing with drinks (eg, compote or fruit juice). Usually, children are prescribed an anti-anemia agent in the form of drops or syrup for oral use. This is very convenient, especially in the case of low hemoglobin levels in young children under the age of three who can not chew or swallow tablets. In addition, iron-containing drug in liquid form is easier to use when very small doses are needed.
So, for example, it is especially convenient to use such a form of maltobor as a syrup for children, since a measuring cap is attached to the vial of the medicine. It is only necessary to pour in it the necessary amount, corresponding to the age dosage.
Another form of maltofer - drops for children - also does not cause difficulties in use. Thanks to a measuring stopper in a vial on a spoon simply it is necessary to pour out necessary quantity of drops.
Maltofer: dosage for children
In general, the dosage depends on the child's age and the degree of the disease. Preterm infants with iron deficiency anemia are prescribed 1-2 drops per day for each kilogram of weight for 3-5 months. Concerning how to give maltofer to a baby, the daily doses look like this:
- with iron deficiency anemia give 10-20 drops, or 25-50 mg of iron;
- with latent iron deficiency and prevention - 6-10 drops, or 15-25 mg.
In case when using iron deficiency anemia you use a syrup for a child under 1 year, the daily dose is 2.5-5 ml.
If we talk about the treatment of children with drops of age from 1 year to 12 years, then appoint:
- 20-40 drops per day, or 50-100 g of iron in anemia;
- 10-20 drops, or 25-50 mg of iron in the latent deficiency of this trace element and prevention.
In the event that your child is prescribed a maltopropion syrup, the daily dose is:
- 5-10 ml in the treatment of anemia;
- 2.5-5 ml for prevention and latent iron deficiency.
Children over 12 years of age are prescribed maltofer in drops:
- 40-120 drops or 100-300 mg of iron per day for anemia;
- 20-40 drops per day for prevention and latent iron deficiency.
Patients in this age category are given a drug in the form of a syrup:
- 10-30 ml per day for anemia;
- 5-10 ml with latent iron deficiency and its prevention.
Maltofer: side effects and contraindications
When taking maltofer, children may experience nausea, diarrhea or constipation, abdominal pain, staining of the mouth and stool in
Contraindications to maltotherap are:
- age up to 4 months;
- excess iron in the body;
- hypersensitivity;
- The types of anemia not associated with iron deficiency.
With renal or hepatic insufficiency, cardiovascular diseases and bronchial asthma, the drug is taken under the doctor's attention.