PROFER 40 mg SOLUBLE TABLETS
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Introduction
Package Leaflet: Information for the User
PROFER 40 mg Soluble Tablets
ferrimanitol ovoalbúmina
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine, because it contains important information for you.
- Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
- If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others, even if their symptoms are the same as yours, as it may harm them.
- If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
Contents of the Package Leaflet
- What Profer 40 mg Soluble Tablets are and what they are used for
- What you need to know before taking Profer 40 mg Soluble Tablets
- How to take Profer 40 mg Soluble Tablets
- Possible side effects
- Storage of Profer 40 mg Soluble Tablets
- Contents of the pack and other information
1. What Profer 40 mg Soluble Tablets are and what they are used for
Profer 40 mg Soluble Tablets belong to a group of medicines called oral iron preparations.
This medicine normalizes altered hematological parameters in iron deficiency states.
It is used for the prophylaxis of iron deficiency anemia and iron deficiency states.
2. What you need to know before taking Profer 40 mg Soluble Tablets
Do not take Profer 40 mg Soluble Tablets
- If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to ferrimanitol ovoalbúmina or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)
- If you are allergic to egg proteins
- If you have hemosiderosis and hemochromatosis (iron deposition diseases).
- If you have anemia not related to iron deficiency, such as aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, and sideroblastic anemia.
- If you have chronic pancreatitis and liver cirrhosis.
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take PROFER 40 mg Soluble Tablets
- If you have or have had gastric or duodenal ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, or liver failure.
- If you are taking or are going to start taking any anti-acid medicine, tetracyclines, quinolones, calcium salts, or levodopa.
Other medicines and Profer 40 mg Soluble Tablets
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used, or might use any other medicines.
This medicine should not be administered together with:
- Tetracyclines or penicillamine, as they may decrease each other's oral absorption.
- Calcium salts, quinolones (ciprofloxacin, etc.), and levodopa, as iron preparations may decrease the absorption of these medicines.
- Anti-acids, as they may decrease the absorption of iron preparations.
The intake of any of these medicines should be spaced at least 2 hours apart from the administration of this medicine.
Taking Profer 40 mg Soluble Tablets with food and drinks
This medicine should not be administered together with milk or dairy products.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
In case of pregnancy or breastfeeding, your doctor will decide whether to use this medicine.
Pregnancy
In studies conducted with ferrimanitol ovoalbúmina in pregnant women, no problems for the fetus have been detected.
Breastfeeding
No data are available on the excretion of ferrimanitol ovoalbúmina in breast milk.
Driving and using machines
No signs of impairment of the ability to drive vehicles or use machinery have been described.
Profer 40 mg Soluble Tablets contain sodium
This medicine contains less than 23 mg of sodium (1 mmol) per tablet; it is essentially "sodium-free".
3. How to take Profer 40 mg Soluble Tablets
Follow exactly the administration instructions of this medicine indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
The recommended dose is 1 or 2 tablets per day after the main meal. Dissolve the tablet in 100 ml or 200 ml of water and shake until a uniform solution is obtained. The solution should be taken immediately.
If you think the action of Profer 40 mg Soluble Tablets is too strong or too weak, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
If you take more Profer 40 mg Soluble Tablets than you should
If you have taken more Profer 40 mg Soluble Tablets than recommended, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately, or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone 91 562 04 20.
If you forget to take Profer 40 mg Soluble Tablets
In case you have forgotten a dose, take another as soon as possible and continue with the usual schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for the forgotten doses. Symptoms of gastrointestinal irritation with nausea and vomiting may be observed.
If you stop taking Profer 40 mg Soluble Tablets
Your doctor will indicate the duration of treatment with this medicine. Do not stop treatment before, even if you feel better, as there is a risk of relapse of the disease.
If you have any other questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Profer 40 mg Soluble Tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Occasionally, gastrointestinal disorders (stomach pain, nausea, constipation, or diarrhea) have been described, which usually disappear when the administered dose is decreased or, if necessary, after treatment is suspended. Black pigmentation of stools.
Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Medicines Monitoring System: https://www.notificaram.es.By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. Storage of Profer 40 mg Soluble Tablets
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
No special storage conditions are required.
Do not use Profer 40 mg Soluble Tablets after the expiry date stated on the packaging after CAD. The expiry date is the last day of the month indicated.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Dispose of the packaging and any unused medicine in the pharmacy's SIGRE collection point. If you are unsure, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and any unused medicine. This will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
Composition of Profer 40 mg Soluble Tablets
- The active ingredient is ferrimanitol ovoalbúmina. Each tablet contains approximately 300 mg of ferrimanitol ovoalbúmina (equivalent to 40 mg of Fe3+).
- The other ingredients (excipients) are: mannitol, croscarmellose sodium, povidone, sodium stearyl fumarate, magnesium stearate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, coffee flavor, glycine, sodium saccharin, and Pearlitol 200 SD.
Appearance of the product and pack contents
Profer 40 mg Soluble Tablets are presented as oblong tablets with a white color and brown spots. Each pack contains 30 tablets.
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer:
Meiji Pharma Spain, S.A.
Avda. de Madrid, 94
28802 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid (Spain)
Date of the last revision of this leaflet: October 2020
Other sources of information
Detailed information about this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es
How much does PROFER 40 mg SOLUBLE TABLETS cost in Spain ( 2025)?
The average price of PROFER 40 mg SOLUBLE TABLETS in November, 2025 is around 14.36 EUR. Prices may vary depending on the region, pharmacy, and whether a prescription is required. Always check with a local pharmacy or online source for the most accurate information.
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- Average pharmacy price14.36 EUR
- Prescription requiredYes
- Manufacturer
- This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed doctor before taking any medication. Oladoctor is not responsible for medical decisions based on this content.
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