KILOR 40 mg SOLUBLE TABLETS
How to use KILOR 40 mg SOLUBLE TABLETS
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Introduction
Package Leaflet: Information for the User
Kilor 40 mg Soluble Tablets
ferrimanitol ovoalbúmina
Read this package leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
- Keep this package 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. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
- If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this package leaflet. See section 4.
Contents of the package leaflet
- What is Kilor and what is it used for
- What you need to know before you start taking Kilor
- How to take Kilor
- Possible side effects
- Storage of Kilor
- Contents of the pack and further information
1. What is Kilor and what is it used for
Kilor belongs to a group of medicines called oral iron trivalent preparations.
Kilor normalizes altered hematological parameters in iron deficiency states.
Kilor is used for the prophylaxis of iron deficiency anemia and iron deficiency states.
2. What you need to know before you start taking Kilor
Do not take Kilor
- If you are allergic 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 overload 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 you start taking Kilor.
- 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 Kilor
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.
Kilor 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 from the administration of Kilor.
Taking Kilor with food and drinks
Kilor 40 mg should not be administered together with milk or dairy products.
Pregnancy, breast-feeding, and fertility
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, your doctor will decide whether you should use this medicine. In studies conducted with ferrimanitol ovoalbúmina in pregnant women, no problems for the fetus were detected.
No data are available on the excretion of ferrimanitol ovoalbúmina in breast milk.
Driving and using machines
No signs of affecting the ability to drive vehicles and use machinery have been described.
Kilor contains sodium
This medicine contains less than 23 mg of sodium (1mmol) per tablet; this is essentially "sodium-free".
3. How to take Kilor
Follow exactly the administration instructions of this medicine given by your doctor or pharmacist. If you are in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
Your doctor will tell you how long to take Kilor. Do not stop treatment before, as there is a risk of relapse of the disease.
The recommended dose in adults is 1 or 2 tablets daily 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.
In children, use Kilor 40 mg granules for oral solution.
If you think the action of Kilor is too strong or too weak, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
If you take more Kilor than you should
If you have taken more Kilor than recommended, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone 91 562 04 20.
If you forget to take Kilor
If you have missed 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 missed doses. Symptoms of gastrointestinal irritation with nausea and vomiting may be observed.
If you stop taking Kilor
Your doctor will tell you how long to take Kilor. Do not stop treatment before, even if you feel better.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine 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 discontinued. Black pigmentation of stools.
Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is possible side effects not listed in this package leaflet. You can also report side effects directly through the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Use Medicines: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. Storage of Kilor
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after CAD. The expiry date is the last day of the month shown.
This medicine does not require any special storage conditions. Store in the original package.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and further information
Composition of Kilor
The active substance is ferrimanitol ovoalbúmina. Each tablet contains approximately 300 mg of ferrimanitol ovoalbúmina (equivalent to 40 mg of Fe3+).
The other ingredients are: mannitol, croscarmellose sodium, povidone, sodium stearyl fumarate, magnesium stearate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, coffee flavor (contains corn maltodextrin), glycine, sodium saccharin, and Pearlitol 200 SD.
Appearance and packaging of the product
Kilor is presented in the form of oblong white tablets with brown spots.
Each pack contains 30 tablets.
Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer:
Marketing authorization holder:
GUIDOTTI FARMA, S.L.
Alfons XII, 587
08918 Badalona (Barcelona)
Spain
Manufacturer:
MEIJI PHARMA SPAIN, S.A.
Avda. de Madrid, 94
28802 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid
Spain
Date of last revision of this package leaflet:September 2021
Detailed information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/
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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 doctor before taking any medication. Oladoctor is not responsible for medical decisions based on this content.
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