Maltofer Oral Iron Syrup 150ml Oral Liquid

Information Why move to Maltofer? Patients taking Maltofer experience: • Fewer gastrointestinal side effects, such as constipation and nausea vs ferrous sulfate. • The convenience of taking iron with food. • Few interactions with other medicines. Be sure to check with your doctor or pharmacists if you are taking other medications. Maltofer Syrup • Pleasant flavour • 100mg elemental iron per 10mL • Can be mixed with fruit and vegetable juices • Clinically proven to correct iron levels* Maltofer Tablets • Easy to take tablets • 100mg elemental iron per tablet • Available in two sizes 30 and 100 tablet packs • Clinically proven to correct iron levels* Directions Maltofer Tablets should be swallowed whole with a drink of water. Take Maltofer during or immediately after a meal. Always take Maltofer Iron exactly as your medical practitioner or pharmacist has instructed. Who is more likely to suffer from iron deficiency? Pregnant women Adolescent girls and women of child bearing age Vegetarians and vegans Elite athletes Move to Maltofer and feel the dfference. Frequently Asked Questions Are all irons the same? No, they are not. When taking an iron supplement, it is important to check the amount of elemental iron per dose. Many supplements containing iron have only small amounts of elemental iron per dose, often less than 24mg. These are dietary supplements and are not intended for the treatment of iron deficiency. Is Maltofer suitable for pregnancy? If your iron causes constipation, try Maltofer. Maltofer is suitable for use in pregnancy. Maltofer has been used for over 50 years to correct iron levels in pregnant women. Clinical studies have shown that Maltofer correct iron deficiency in pregnant women with significantly fewer gastrointestinal side effects.** Is Maltofer suitable for vegans and vegetarians? Yes, Maltofer is suitable for vegans and vegetarians as it contains no ingredients of animal origin. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE. Maltofer is for the treatment of iron deficiency in adults and adolescents where the use of ferrous iron supplements is not tolerated, or otherwise inappropriate. For the prevention of iron deficiency in adults and adolescents determined by a medical practitioner to be at high-risk, where the use of ferrous iron supplements is not tolerated, or otherwise inappropriate. If you have iron deficiency, your doctor will advise you whether an oral iron treatment is required. Maltofer® is a registered trademark of Vifor (International) Inc used under licence by Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd. 34-36 Chandos St, St Leonards, NSW 2065. ABN 51 096 236 985. For more information, please contact Aspen Pharmacare Customer Service Tel: 1300 659 646 or visit www.maltofer.com.au ^IQVIA sales data MAT December 2023 *Toblli JE&Brignoli R. Iron(III)-hydroxide polymaltose complex in iron deficiency anemia / review and meta-analysis. Arzneimittelforschung 2007 57:431-8. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0031-1296692 **Ortiz R, Toblli JE, Romero JD et al. Efficacy and safety of oral iron(III) polymaltose complex versus ferrous sulfate in pregnant women with iron-deficiency anemia: a multicenter, randomized, controlled study. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2011 24:1-6. https://doi.org/10.3109/14767058.2011.599080.