Albureon (Polymaltose Iron Hydroxide Complex)

Adult dose

Iron as 100 mg once daily. Take before, during, or after meals.

Child dose

Children aged 12 years and older and under 19 years: 50 mg per dose, twice a day. Children aged 1 year to under 12 years: 50 mg per dose, once or twice a day. Children under 1 year: iron as 1 daily dose.

This medicine can cause serious toxicity if an overdose occurs, especially in children; therefore, it should be stored in a safe place out of reach of children. People with an allergy to this medicine or certain iron-related diseases should not take it, and infants under 12 months old should also avoid it. It is advisable not to take this medicine together with drugs such as phosphates, calcium salts, certain antibiotics, and antacids. During treatment, it is best to avoid beverages containing tannins such as green tea and black tea, as well as milk and dairy products. If you have certain medical conditions or are taking other medications, consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine. If you experience unusual symptoms such as hives, itching, stomach pain, vomiting, or diarrhea while taking this medication, stop taking it immediately and consult a healthcare professional. Adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage and dosage instructions, and ascertain the cause of anemia accurately before starting treatment. It should be administered to children under the supervision of an adult. Store this medicine away from direct sunlight and in a cool, dry place, and it is recommended not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

• Hives, itching, skin hypersensitivity when exposed to sunlight → severe allergic reactions
• Fever, coma → severe skin adverse reactions
• Hemorrhagic gastritis, shock, vasomotor collapse, acidosis respiratory, seizures, coma, apnea, pyloric stenosis → serious neurological symptoms and other serious symptoms
• Congestive heart failure, edema → severe swelling or urination abnormalities

Mild side effects

• Vomiting
• diarrhea
• abdominal/stomach pain
• gastric cramps
• nausea
• loss of appetite
• constipation
• black stools
• tooth discoloration
• discomfort in the stomach

Drug interactions

Do not take with phosphates, calcium salts, oral tetracycline antibiotics, or antacids. Caution should be exercised when taken with products containing iron (iron supplements, MRI contrast agents, etc.), aldosterone antagonists, triamterene, diphosphonate salts, thyroxine, cefdinir preparations, quinolones, penicillamine, cholestyramine, pancreatic enzymes, and vitamin E, or with ascorbic acid (vitamin C) over 200 mg.

Food interactions

Avoid beverages containing tannins such as green tea and black tea, as well as milk and dairy products before or after taking this drug.

This medicine should be stored in a specially designed container that prevents light and air from entering. It is preferable to keep it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the efficacy of the medicine can be preserved for a longer period.

Appearance

Thick brown liquid with a cherry flavor in a brown glass bottle

Package unit

5mL/bottle × 60 bottles (30 bottles × 2)