FDA Expands use of Ferric Maltol for Adolescents with Iron Deficiency
The FDA has expanded the indication of ferric maltol (Accrufer) capsules to include adolescents aged 10 years and older, making it the first prescription oral therapy approved for iron deficiency in pediatric patients. The drug was previously approved in 2019 for adults with iron deficiency.
Disease or Condition
Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia and occurs if there is not enough iron in the blood. Without enough iron, the body cannot make sufficient hemoglobin, a protein inside red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. Iron deficiency anemia can result in symptoms such as fatigue, pale skin, and dizziness. Causes can include blood loss from gastrointestinal conditions, menstruation, food malabsorption, and insufficient iron in the diet.
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