General Information

Maltofer is an oral iron therapy for the treatment and prevention of iron deficiency in adults and adolescents where the use of ferrous iron supplements is not tolerated or is otherwise inappropriate. Maltofer is less likely to cause constipation compared to ferrous sulfate iron.

Australia's No.1 selling therapeutic oral iron^, Maltofer has fewer gastrointestinal side effects and is less likely to cause constipation compared to ferrous sulfate iron. This means less constipation, less nausea, and an effective dose of iron. The absorption of iron from Maltofer takes place by a controlled mechanism. Maltofer does not release large amounts of iron at once, which is why it is less likely to cause gastrointestinal side effects like constipation. Maltofer's active ingredient, iron polymaltose, ensures your body only absorbs the iron it needs when it is needed, providing reliable correction of iron levels.

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.

^IQVIA Sales data MAT May 2024

Suitable For: Adults and adolescents (12 years and older)

Boxed Contents: 30

Size: 30 tablets

KEY FEATURES

• Clinically proven to correct iron levels. Contains 100mg elemental iron per dose.
• Fewer gastrointestinal side effects and less likely to cause constipation compared to ferrous sulfate.
• Does not require Vitamin C for optimal absorption.
• Can be taken with food, either during or immediately after a meal.
• Suitable for vegans and vegetarians
• Suitable for use in pregnancy
• Free from: gluten, lactose, dairy, soy, yeast.
• Also available in a syrup

Warnings

Not for use in children under the age of 12 years.

Keep out of reach of children.

Read the package leaflet before use.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

In some cases, better health outcomes have been noted when taken with food.

Ingredients

Active ingredient: Iron polymaltose 370mg equivalent to 100mg of elemental iron per tablet. Other ingredients: crospovidone, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, macrogol 6000, magnesium stearate, cellulose - microcrystalline and titanium dioxide.

Contains: Maltofer Tablets contain 100mg of elemental iron as 370mg iron polymaltose.

Directions

Maltofer Tablets should be taken with a glass of water. Maltofer Tablets should be swallowed whole.

• Maltofer Tablets contain 100 mg iron and should not be divided to take lower doses than 100mg iron. In cases where lower doses are required, Maltofer syrup should be used.
• Treatment of iron deficiency in adults and adolescents (Children = 12 years) where the use of ferrous iron supplements is not tolerated, or otherwise inappropriate, take 100mg to 20 mg iron (1 to 2 tablets) daily preferably with food, or higher doses as directed by your medical practitioner.
• Prevention of iron deficiency in adults and adolescents (Children = 12 years) at high risk where the use of ferrous iron supplements is not tolerated, or otherwise inappropriate, take 100mg iron (1 tablet) daily preferably with food, or higher doses as directed by your medical practitioner.
• You should consult your medical practitioner regularly to monitor your iron status (e.g. serum ferritin levels) during therapy. Follow the instructions provided with the medicine.
• Do not exceed the recommended dosage.

Storage Temperature: Store below 25°C.