FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Clincally proven for the treatment of iron deficiency.
- Fewer and milder side effects.
- Does not require vitamin C for optimal absorption.
- Suitable for pregnancy, vegans and vegetarians.
Maltofer is an oral iron therapy for the treatment of iron deficiency in adults and adolescents where the use of ferrous iron supplements is not tolerated or otherwise inappropriate. Many people don’t get enough iron from their diet, which can lead to low iron levels.
Maltofer iron is absorbed by the body in an active and controlled manner. Maltofer active ingredient, iron polymaltose, ensures your body only absorbs the iron that it needs when it is needed.
Maltofer is an oral iron therapy which is clinically proven to correct iron levels, with fewer and milder side effects compared to ferrous iron supplements. That means less constipation, less nausea and an effective dose of iron. It’s the kind of iron deficiency treatment many have been waiting for.
Most commonly used iron supplements contain ferrous salts (such as ferrous sulphate or ferrous fumarate). Ferrous salts are absorbed by the body in an uncontrolled manner, which can lead to unwanted side effects such as constipation, bloating and nausea.
Maltofer is absorbed by the body differently ensuring iron is delivered in a more controlled manner. Clinical trials with Maltofer have consistently shown significantly less side effects such as nausea, constipation and diarrhoea, than in patients taking ferrous sulphate.
During pregnancy, the body's need for iron increases by as much as tenfold. This kind of increase in iron cannot always be met by diet alone, necessitating the need for iron supplements. Globally, Maltofer has been recommended to correct iron levels in pregnant women for over 50 years.
Clinical studies have shown Maltofer corrects iron deficiency in pregnant women with significantly less side effects, making it easier to restore iron levels.
Ingredients
Active ingredient per tablet:
100 mg iron as 370 mg iron polymaltose
Inactive ingredient:
Cropovidone, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, macrogol 6000, magnesium stearate, cellulose - microcrystalline and titanium dioxide.
Directions
Always take Maltofer exactly as your medical practitioner or pharmacist has told you. You should always check with your medical practitioner or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Maltofer Tablets contain 100mg of elemental iron and should not be divided to take lower doses than 100mg iron. In cases where lower doses are required, Maltofer oral liquid forms should be used.
Treatment or 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 200mg 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.
Warnings
Possible side effects:
Like all medicines, Maltofer can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Side effects can occur with the following frequency:
Very common, may affect more than 1 in 10 people
Common, may affect up to 1 in 10 people
- diarrhoea
- nausea
- indigestion
- abdominal pain, discomfort or bloating
- constipation
Uncommon, may affect up to 1 in 100 people
- vomitting
- tooth discolouration
- gastritis
- skin rash
- hives
- redness of skin
- headache
Rare, may affect up to 1 in 1000 people
- muscle spasms
- muscle pain
Pharmacy only medicine
Medicines have benefits and some have risks. Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist or you have side effects see your healthcare professional.
