Drug interactions
Ferric maltol + Manganese
Severity: Minor
Ferric maltol and Manganese: minor interaction.
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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.
Summary
Oral iron and manganese share intestinal transport routes, so iron can lower manganese absorption. The effect is usually modest and rarely significant clinically.
What this interaction means in plain words
Ferric maltol and Manganese have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Ferric maltol belongs to Miscellaneous; Manganese belongs to Gastrointestinal Tract.
Why it happens
Competition between iron and manganese for shared intestinal metal transporters such as DMT1.
What to do
Give oral manganese and ferric maltol at different times, ideally a couple of hours apart. No other action is generally required.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Ferric maltol with Manganese?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Ferric maltol and Manganese have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Oral iron and manganese share intestinal transport routes, so iron can lower manganese absorption. The effect is usually modest and rarely significant clinically.
How serious is the interaction between Ferric maltol and Manganese?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: Give oral manganese and ferric maltol at different times, ideally a couple of hours apart. No other action is generally required.
What other medicines interact with Manganese?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Manganese with, for example, Delafloxacin, Omadacycline, Sarecycline. The full list is on the Manganese page.
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