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