FERROPROTINA 40 MG GRANULES FOR ORAL SOLUTION
SpainWhat is Ferroprotina 40 mg used for?:
Frequently asked questions
Se utiliza para normalizar los niveles de la sangre cuando hay falta de hierro.
It is used to normalize blood levels when there is an iron deficiency.
Quiénes no deben tomar este medicamento?:
Who should not take this medication?:
No debe tomarse si es alérgico a las proteínas del huevo o al ferrimanitol ovoalbúmina, si padece anemia hemolítica, enfermedades con exceso de hierro (como hemocromatosis o hemosiderosis), anemias no relacionadas con falta de hierro (como la aplásica, hemolítica o sideroblástica), cirrosis o inflamación crónica del páncreas.
It should not be taken if you are allergic to egg proteins or ferrimanitol ovoalbumin, if you suffer from hemolytic anemia, diseases with excess iron (such as hemochromatosis or hemosiderosis), anemias not related to iron deficiency (such as aplastic, hemolytic, or sideroblastic anemia), cirrhosis, or chronic inflammation of the pancreas.
Cómo se debe tomar Ferroprotina 40 mg?:
How should Ferroprotina 40 mg be taken?:
Se debe verter el contenido de un sobre en medio vaso de agua, agitar hasta que se disuelva y beberlo inmediatamente. Los adultos deben tomar 1 sobre al día después de la comida principal.
The contents of one sachet should be poured into half a glass of water, shaken until dissolved, and drunk immediately. Adults should take 1 sachet per day after the main meal.
Puedo tomarlo con leche o alimentos?:
Can I take it with milk or food?:
No debe administrarse junto con leche ni productos lácteos. Además, se debe espaciar la toma de otros medicamentos como antiácidos, tetraciclinas, sales de calcio, levodopa y quinolonas al menos dos horas respecto a la administración de este producto.
It should not be administered with milk or dairy products. Additionally, the intake of other medications such as antacids, tetracyclines, calcium salts, levodopa, and quinolones should be spaced at least two hours apart from the administration of this product.
Qué efectos secundarios puede causar Ferroprotina 40 mg?:
What side effects can Ferroprotina 40 mg cause?:
Puede causar problemas digestivos como dolor de estómago, falta de apetito, náuseas, vómitos, estreñimiento o diarrea. Es común que las heces se vuelvan negras debido al hierro, lo cual no tiene importancia. En casos muy poco frecuentes, puede aumentar las enzimas del hígado.
It may cause digestive problems such as stomach pain, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, or diarrhea. It is common for stools to turn black due to the iron, which is of no clinical significance. In very rare cases, it may increase liver enzymes.
Qué debo hacer si olvido una dosis?:
What should I do if I forget a dose?:
Tome la dosis en cuanto se acuerde, a menos que falte poco para la siguiente toma. En ese caso, omita la dosis olvidada y siga con su horario habitual. No tome una dosis doble para compensar.
Take the dose as soon as you remember, unless it is almost time for your next dose. In that case, skip the forgotten dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for it.
Qué precauciones debo tener si estoy embarazada o lactando?:
What precautions should I take if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?:
Si está embarazada, cree que podría estarlo o está en periodo de lactancia, debe consultar a su médico antes de usarlo. No se dispone de datos sobre el paso del medicamento a la leche materna.
If you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant, or are breastfeeding, you must consult your doctor before using it. There is no data available regarding the transfer of the medication into breast milk.
Instructions for use
Table of contents
- Introduction
- 1. What Ferroprotina 40 mg oral solution granules is and what it is used for
- 2. What you need to know before taking Ferroprotina 40 mg oral solution granules
- 3. How to take Ferroprotina 40 mg granules for oral solution
- 4. Possible adverse effects
- 5. Storage of Ferroprotina 40 mg oral solution granules
- 6. Contents of the pack and other information
Package leaflet: Information for the user
Introduction
Package leaflet: Information for the user
FERROPROTINA 40 mg granules for oral solution
Ferrimanitol ovoalbumin
Read the entire leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine, because it contains important information for you.
- Keep this leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
- If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- This medicine has been prescribed for you only, and you should not give it to others, even if they have the same symptoms as you, because it may harm them.
- If you experience any adverse effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are adverse effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
Contents of the leaflet
- What Ferroprotina 40 mg granules for oral solution is and what it is used for
- What you need to know before taking Ferroprotina 40 mg granules for oral solution
- How to take Ferroprotina 40 mg granules for oral solution
- Possible side effects
- How to store Ferroprotina 40 mg granules for oral solution
- Contents of the pack and other information
1. What Ferroprotina 40 mg oral solution granules is and what it is used for
Ferroprotina belongs to the group of antianaemics.
It is used to normalize altered blood parameters in iron deficiency states.
2. What you need to know before taking Ferroprotina 40 mg oral solution granules
Do not take Ferroprotina 40 mg granules:
- if you are allergic to ferrimanitol ovoalbumin or to any of the other components of this medicine (listed in section 6).
- if you are allergic to egg proteins.
- if you have hemolytic anemia or iron overload disorders (hemochromatosis and hemosiderosis).
- if you have anemias not related to iron deficiency, such as aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia, or sideroblastic anemia.
- if you have cirrhosis or chronic inflammation of the pancreas.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take Ferroprotina 40 mg granules for oral solution.
Take special care with Ferroprotina:
- If you have or have had gastric or duodenal ulcer, inflammatory bowel diseases, ulcerative colitis, or hepatic insufficiency.
- If you are taking or are about to start taking any antacids, tetracyclines, quinolones, calcium salts, or levodopa.
Taking Ferroprotina 40 mg granules for oral solution with other medicines
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used, or might need to take any other medicines, including those obtained without a prescription.
Special attention should be paid to antacids (iron absorption may be reduced), tetracyclines, calcium salts, levodopa, and quinolones, as iron-containing preparations may reduce the absorption of these medicines.
The administration of these medicines together should be spaced by at least two hours.
You should never take another medicine on your own initiative without your doctor's recommendation, since certain combinations should be avoided when taking Ferroprotina.
Taking Ferroprotina with food and drinks
Ferroprotina must not be administered together with milk or dairy products.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.
Pregnancy
Studies conducted with ferrimanitol ovoalbumin in pregnant women have not detected fetal problems. However, if you are pregnant or think you might be, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Breastfeeding
There are no data available on the passage of this medicine into breast milk and its possible effects on the infant.
Driving and using machines
No symptoms affecting the ability to drive or operate machinery have been reported.
Ferroprotina 40 mg granules for oral solution contains lactose and sucrose
If your doctor has informed you that you have an intolerance to certain sugars, consult him before taking this medicine.
3. How to take Ferroprotina 40 mg granules for oral solution
Follow exactly the administration instructions for Ferroprotina provided by your doctor. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
To properly administer Ferroprotina, pour the contents of the sachet into half a glass of water and shake until a uniform solution is obtained. The contents of the glass should be ingested immediately. This medicine must not be taken simultaneously with milk or dairy products.
For oral use only.
Adults: 1 sachet (300 mg Ferrimanitol ovoalbumin) daily, after the main meal.
If you take more Ferroprotina than you should
Even at high doses, no intoxication or gastric irritation has been detected. If symptoms of gastrointestinal intolerance such as nausea and vomiting occur, consult your doctor or the Toxicology Information Service, telephone 915 620 420, indicating the medication and the amount ingested.
If you forget to take Ferroprotina
If you forget to take a dose, take the next dose as soon as you remember, unless it is almost time for the next scheduled dose. In this case, skip the missed dose and continue taking the medicine as planned.
Do not take a double dose to make up for forgotten doses.
If you stop taking Ferroprotina
Your doctor will advise you on the duration of your treatment with Ferroprotina. Do not stop treatment prematurely, even if you feel better.
If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible adverse effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause adverse effects, although not everyone will experience them.
Rare adverse effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
The most common adverse effects when taking this medicine are gastrointestinal disturbances, such as irritation (stomach pain), loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, or diarrhea.
You are very likely to experience black-stained stools due to the coloring of iron excreted in feces, a circumstance that is initially of no clinical significance.
If severe symptoms of gastrointestinal intolerance occur, treatment should be discontinued and medical advice sought.
Very rare adverse effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):
Increase in liver enzymes.
Reporting of adverse effects
If you experience any adverse effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are possible adverse effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Medicines: https://www.notificaRAM.es/. By reporting adverse effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. Storage of Ferroprotina 40 mg oral solution granules
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
This medicine does not require any special storage conditions.
Do not use Ferroprotina after the expiry date stated on the packaging after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated.
Medicines must not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Dispose of empty containers and unused medicines at a pharmacy’s SIGRE collection point. If you are in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of containers and medicines you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
Composition of Ferroprotina 40 mg granules for oral solution
- The active substance is Ferrimanitol ovoalbumin. Each sachet contains 300 mg of Ferrimanitol ovoalbumin (equivalent to 40 mg of ferric iron).
- The other components are sucrose, lactose, sodium chloride, banana flavor, and ethyl vanillin.
Appearance of the medicinal product and contents of the pack
Ferroprotina is presented as granules for oral solution in unit-dose sachets.
Each pack contains 30 unit-dose sachets.
Marketing Authorization Holder
Faes Farma, S.A.
Autonomia Etorbidea, 10
48940 Leioa (Bizkaia)
Spain
Manufacturer
Faes Farma, S.A.
Maximo Agirre Kalea, 14
48940 Leioa (Bizkaia)
Spain
Or
Faes Farma, S.A.
Parque Científico y Tecnológico de Bizkaia
Ibaizabal Bidea, Edificio 901
48160 Derio (Bizkaia)
Spain
Date of the most recent review of this leaflet: November 2010
Detailed and up-to-date information on this medicinal product is available on the website of the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS): http://www.aemps.gob.es/
The original data is available in the language of the country of manufacture.
Data source: Online Medicines Information Centre (CIMA) — AEMPS
Data last verified: September 21, 2026