Patient Stories

Discover how ACCRUFeR^® (ferric maltol) worked for real patients and why it may be right for you

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Real Results

If you’re living with iron deficiency (ID) or iron deficiency anemia (IDA), effective and tolerable treatment is possible. To see why ACCRUFeR is iron you’ll actually take, hear from real patients about their experience taking ACCRUFeR.

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Real Stories: Dani

“Before taking ACCRUFeR, I tried over-the-counter iron supplements and IV infusions to raise my iron levels, but the side effects were miserable and my numbers weren’t getting better. I wish my doctor had known about ACCRUFeR sooner.”

Read Dani's Story

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Real Stories: Sia

“I’ve always struggled with low iron levels. For me, over-the-counter supplements were not enough. After 12 weeks on ACCRUFeR, my iron levels improved, and once they did, I had more energy, slept through the night, and felt more rested.”

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Real Tolerability

Give your stomach a break with ACCRUFeR:

Up to 70% of patients reported quitting traditional oral iron supplements because of gastrointestinal (GI) reactions.

Designed to protect iron from the stomach, ACCRUFeR’s MALTOL SHIELD™ reduces the risk of GI side effects like gas, diarrhea, and nausea.

In clinical trials, fewer than 5% of patients* stopped taking ACCRUFeR because of side effects.

_{*Total of 175 patients across studies.}

How ACCRUFeR Works

Learn about ACCRUFeR's MALTOL SHIELD^TM and how it helps minimize the risk of gastrointestinal side effects.

Talk to Your Doctor

Prepare for your next appointment and see if ACCRUFeR is right for you.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Do not take ACCRUFeR if you are allergic to ferric maltol or any of the ingredients in ACCRUFeR; have any illness that causes you to store too much iron in your body or if you have a problem with how your body uses iron; are receiving repeated blood transfusions.

Before you take ACCRUFeR, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); are pregnant or plan to become pregnant (it is not known if ACCRUFeR will harm your unborn baby; talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant); are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed (it is not known if ACCRUFeR passes into your breast milk); talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you take ACCRUFeR.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Taking ACCRUFeR and certain other medicines may interact, which could potentially cause serious side effects. Some medicines may need to be taken at least 4 hours before or 4 hours after you have taken ACCRUFeR. Ask your healthcare provider for a list of these medicines if you are not sure if you take one of these medicines.

Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take:

Dimercaprol

Other oral iron tablets or health supplements containing iron

Ask your healthcare provider if you are not sure if you take one of these medicines. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.

What are the possible side effects of ACCRUFeR?

ACCRUFeR may cause serious side effects including:

Increased risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) flare. You should avoid taking ACCRUFeR if you have IBD and are experiencing a flare

Too much iron stored in your body (iron overload). Your healthcare provider should check the iron level in your blood before you start treatment with ACCRUFeR

Risk of overdose in children due to accidental swallowing. Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of death from poisoning in children under 6. Keep ACCRUFeR in a safe place and out of the reach of children

The most common side effects of ACCRUFeR include gas, diarrhea, constipation, discolored stools, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and stomach area discomfort or bloating. These are not all the possible side effects of ACCRUFeR. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit MedWatch at www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.