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Dosage Information

Maltofer Iron Syrup contains 100 mg of iron per 10mL as 370 mg iron polymaltose.

Always take Maltofer Iron Syrup exactly as your medical practitioner or pharmacist has instructed you. You should check with them if you’re not sure.

For treatment of iron deficiency in adults and adolescents (12 years and older), take 10-20 mL of syrup (100-200 mg iron) daily, preferably with food.

For prevention of iron deficiency in adults and adolescents (12 years and older) at high risk, take 10 mL of syrup (100 mg 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 Maltofer Iron Syrup, nor the taste of the juices.

Ingredients

Active Ingredient: 100 mg iron/10mL as 370 mg iron polymaltose.

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

 You must not take Maltofer Iron Syrup if:

• You are allergic to iron polymaltose or any other ingredient in Maltofer Iron Syrup. Symptoms of such an allergic reaction include:
  – Skin — rash, itching, or hives
  – Breathing — shortness of breath, wheezing, or difficulty breathing
  – Swelling — on the face, lips, tongue, or any other parts of the body
• You have anaemia not caused by iron deficiency
• You have too much iron in your body (iron overload), or disturbances in utilisation of iron
• You are under the age of 12 years

Maltofer Syrup can be taken with food, either during or immediately after a meal.

If you prefer, you can mix the liquid with fruit or vegetable juice. This will not affect the effectiveness of Maltofer Syrup, nor the taste of your juice.