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Polymalt-F Tablet

Manufacturer:- High-Q Pharmaceuticals
Generic Name:- Iron Hydroxide Polymaltose Complex, Folic Acid
Formula:- Iron (III)-Hydroxide Polymaltose Complex 100 mg + Folic Acid 0.35 mg
Drug Class:- Iron Supplement
Medicinal Form:- Tablet

About Polymalt-F Tablet

Polymalt-F Tablet uses include treating and preventing iron and folic acid deficiency. It helps the body make healthy red blood cells and improves hemoglobin levels. This medicine is helpful for weakness, tiredness, and anemia caused by low iron. It is also used before, during, and after pregnancy to maintain iron levels. Iron polymaltose is gentle on the stomach, and folic acid supports normal blood formation.

Polymalt-F Tablet Uses

Your doctor might give you Polymalt-F Tablet for:

  • Iron deficiency
  • Low hemoglobin
  • Weakness and fatigue
  • Anaemia during pregnancy
  • Folic acid deficiency
  • Prevention of iron and folic acid deficiency
  • Latent (early stage) iron deficiency
  • Severe iron deficiency anaemia

Polymalt-F Tablet Dosage and Administration

Always use the medicine as directed by your doctor:

Adult Dosage

  • Dose depends on the level of deficiency.
  • Your doctor will tell you how many tablets to take daily.
  • Do not exceed the recommended dose.

Children Dosage

  • Dose depends on age and body weight.
  • Use only if a doctor advises.

How to Take

  • Swallow the tablet whole with water.
  • Can be taken with or without food.
  • Do not crush or chew the tablet.

Polymalt-F Tablet Warnings

Avoid using Polymalt-F Tablet if you:

  • Are allergic to iron or folic acid
  • Receive repeated blood transfusions
  • Have iron overload conditions
  • Have problems using iron properly
  • Have anaemia not caused by iron deficiency
  • Have lead-induced anaemia

Polymalt-F Tablet Precautions

Use Polymalt-F Tablet cautiously if you:

  • Have anaemia due to infection or cancer
  • Are pregnant or breastfeeding (consult a doctor first)
  • Have stomach problems
  • Take medicines like phenytoin or sulfasalazine

Important: In anaemia caused by infection or cancer, iron may stay stored in the body until the main condition improves.

Polymalt-F Tablet Side Effects

Most people tolerate Polymalt-F Tablet well, but some might experience:

  • Stomach irritation
  • Feeling of fullness
  • Epigastric pain
  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Dark stools (harmless)

Rare but serious side effects:

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Vomiting
  • Overdose symptoms like seizures or coma (very rare)

Important: This medicine does not stain teeth

Storage Instructions

  • Store at room temperature.
  • Keep away from direct light and heat.
  • Keep out of reach of children.

Packaging and Quantity

Polymalt-F Tablet is usually available in strips of 10 tablets. A typical pack contains 30 tablets (3×10). Although pack sizes may vary depending on the pharmacy.

Prescription Requirement

You will need a doctor’s prescription to get Polymalt-F Tablet.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Polymalt-F Tablet

Polymalt-F is used to treat iron deficiency, folic acid deficiency, and anaemia caused by low hemoglobin levels.
You may start noticing improvement in a few days. However, hemoglobin levels usually improve within 2–4 weeks.
Yes, but only on a doctor’s advice. It is commonly used to manage iron and folic acid deficiency in pregnancy.
Polymalt-F Tablet price in Pakistan is Rs. 129 – Rs. 136 per strip.
پولی مالٹ ایف گولی آئرن اور فولک ایسڈ کی کمی، خون کی کمی، کمزوری اور حمل کے دوران آئرن کی کمی کے علاج کے لیے استعمال ہوتی ہے۔

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