Overview

Maltofer Tablets are used for the treatment and prevention of iron deficiency in both adolescents and adults where the use of ferrous iron supplements is not tolerated, or can’t be used. Maltofer Tablets are clinically proven to treat iron deficiency.

Maltofer has less constipation and less gastrointestinal side effects compared to ferrous sulfate iron.

Warnings

You must not take Maltofer Tablets if:

• You are allergic to iron polymaltose or any other ingredient in Maltofer Tablets. Symptoms of such an allergic reaction include:
  – Rash, itching, hives on the skin
  – Shortness of breath
  – Wheezing, or difficulty breathing
  – Swelling on the face, lips, tongue, or any other part of the body
• You have anaemia not caused by iron deficiency
• You have iron overload (too much iron), or disturbances in iron utilisation
• You are under the age of 12 years

If you are not sure if you should be taking Maltofer Tablets, talk to your medical practitioner or pharmacist.

Inform your medical practitioner or pharmacist if:

• You have or have had an infection or tumour
• You are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding
• You have or have had any other health problems
• You are taking any other medicines

Ingredients

Active ingredient: Maltofer Tablets contain 100mg of iron as 370mg iron polymaltose

Other ingredients:

• crospovidone,
• hydroxypropyl cellulose,
• hypromellose,
• iron oxide red,
• iron oxide yellow,
• macrogol 6000,
• magnesium stearate,
• cellulose – microcrystalline and
• titanium dioxide.

Benefits

• Suitable for vegans and vegetarians
• Gluten-free
• Dairy-free
• Lactose-free
• Yeast free
• Soy-free

Dosage

Always take Maltofer Tablets exactly as your medical practitioner or pharmacist has instructed. You should check with your medical practitioner or pharmacist if you are not sure.

For treatment of iron deficiency in adults and adolescents (12 years and older), take 1-2 tablets (100-200mg iron) daily, preferably with food.

For prevention of iron deficiency in high-risk adults and adolescents (12 years and older), take 1 tablet (100mg iron) daily, preferably with food.

Higher doses may be taken as directed by your medical practitioner.

Maltofer Tablets should be swallowed whole with a drink of water. Take Maltofer Tablets during or immediately after a meal.