Maltofer Iron Polymaltose 370mg Syrup 150ml

Maltofer Iron Syrup is used for the treatment and prevention of iron deficiency in adults and adolescents, where ferrous iron supplements are not tolerated or cannot be used. It provides a therapeutic dose of iron and is clinically proven to correct insufficient iron levels.

Maltofer has less constipation and significantly reduced gastrointestinal side effects compared with ferrous sulfate iron.

Used for / Benefits

• Treatment of iron deficiency in adults and adolescents
• Prevention of iron deficiency in adults and adolescents at high risk
• For use where ferrous iron supplements are not tolerated or are otherwise inappropriate
• Less constipation and significantly reduced gastrointestinal side effects compared with ferrous sulfate iron
• Can be taken with food
• Suitable for vegans and vegetarians
• Lactose, gluten, dairy, soy and yeast free

Product details

• Dosage form: Oral syrup
• Pack size: 150ml
• Iron content: 100mg of iron per 10ml, as 370mg iron polymaltose
• Suitable for: Adults and adolescents 12 years and older
• Brand: Maltofer

Ingredients

Active ingredient: 100mg of iron per 10ml, as 370mg iron polymaltose.

Other ingredients: cream flavour, ethanol, methyl hydroxybenzoate, propyl hydroxybenzoate, purified water, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol solution (70%) non-crystallising and sucrose.

Suitable for vegans and vegetarians. Lactose free, gluten free, dairy free, soy free and yeast free.

Directions

Treatment of iron deficiency — adults and adolescents 12 years and older: take 10 to 20ml of syrup (100 to 200mg of iron) daily, preferably with food.

Prevention of iron deficiency — adults and adolescents 12 years and older at high risk: take 10ml of syrup (100mg of iron) daily, preferably with food.

Higher doses may be taken as directed by your medical practitioner.

Maltofer Syrup can be mixed with fruit and vegetable juices. Any discolouration of the mixture does not affect the effectiveness of the syrup, nor the taste of the juice.

Warnings

• Always take Maltofer Iron Syrup exactly as your medical practitioner or pharmacist has instructed you. Check with them if you are not sure.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional.