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  • Title: Safety and efficacy of iron(III)-hydroxide polymaltose complex / a review of over 25 years experience.
    Author: Geisser P.
    Journal: Arzneimittelforschung; 2007; 57(6A):439-52. PubMed ID: 17691594.
    Abstract:
    The following review of iron(III)-hydroxide polymaltose complex (IPC, Maltofer) shows that iron is significantly bioavailable after oral administration, especially in iron-deficient subjects. Numerous clinical trials in men, women, children and infants have shown that IPC is effective in treating iron deficiency anaemia (IDA). Due to its kinetic properties, IPC is best given with meals, and probably in an iron dose slightly higher than that of the classical iron salts. In terms of acceptance and patient compliance, IPC presents a clear advantage over ferrous salts. Many studies have shown a lower rate of treatment interruption with IPC than with ferrous salts. This is usually associated with a lower incidence of adverse events related to the upper gastro intestinal tract.
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