Are you getting enough iron?

Iron deficiency occurs when the supply of iron is not enough to meet the demands of your body.

Your body can store iron, but it can’t make it.
This means you need to get iron from the food you eat.

Iron is present in both animal and plant sources. Iron from animal products (known as haem iron) is better absorbed by your body than iron from plant foods (known as non-haem iron). Choosing what you eat wisely can help to keep your iron levels up. Chicken, duck, pork, turkey, eggs, and fish all contain iron. However, red meat and offal (such as liver) are particularly good sources.

Iron-rich food

Green vegetables

For example whole wheat, brown rice and fortified breakfast cereals

Nuts and seeds

For example almonds and cashews

Meat

Meat, poultry and fish

Legumes and beans

For example kidney beans, green lentils and chickpeas

Dried fruit

Prunes, raisins, apricots

Green leafy vegetables

Such as broccoli and spinach

What is iron deficiency?

Iron deficiency occurs when the amount of iron absorbed by the body is insufficient.

Iron is one of the body’s essential nutrients, which is absorbed from the foods we eat. Iron is required for normal cell and organ function, as it carries oxygen around the body via haemoglobin found in red blood cells.

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Iron deficiency in pregnancy

Discovering that you are pregnant is a rollercoaster of excitement and worry.

As you eliminate potentially harmful things from your diet, it’s crucial not to overlook the importance of incorporating essential nutrients your body and baby require. What you put into your body suddenly has greater significance – and for good reason.

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FAQs

Commonly asked questions
on oral iron and Maltofer

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 often dietary supplements and are not intended for the treatment of iron deficiency.

If your iron causes constipation, try Maltofer. Maltofer contains 100mg of elemental iron per dose, in the form of iron polymaltose which provides an adequate amount of iron to treat iron deficiency when taken as directed. Be sure to check if your current iron supplement is delivering enough elemental iron for your needs.

What is Maltofer used for?

Maltofer is used for the treatment of iron deficiency in adults and adolescents (ages 12 years and over) and it is also used for the prevention of iron deficiency in high-risk adults and adolescents. Maltofer can be used where the use of ferrous iron supplements is not tolerated or otherwise inappropriate.

Iron deficiency occurs when the body cannot absorb enough iron to replenish what is lost by the body. This can be due to a diet that doesn’t contain enough iron-rich foods or from a number of health conditions.

Iron is an important nutrient for your physical and mental health and for keeping your energy levels up. It is also needed to keep your immune system healthy, aiding your ability to fight off infections.

What are the ingredients in Maltofer?

Active ingredients:

Maltofer Tablets: 100mg iron as 370mg iron polymaltose
Maltofer Syrup: 100mg iron/10mL as 370mg iron polymaltose

Other ingredients:

Maltofer Tablets: crospovidone, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, macrogol 6000, magnesium stearate, cellulose – microcrystalline and titanium dioxide
Maltofer Syrup: cream flavour, ethanol, methyl hydroxybenzoate, propyl hydroxybenzoate, water-purified, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol solution (70%) non-crystallising, and sucrose.

Dosage:
You should always take Maltofer exactly as your medical practitioner or pharmacist has instructed. Consult with them if you are unsure.

For treatment of iron deficiency in adults and adolescents (aged 12 years and over), take 1-2 tablets or 10-20mL of syrup (100-200mg iron) daily, preferably with food.

For prevention of iron deficiency in high-risk adults and adolescents (aged 12 years and over), take 1 tablet or 10mL of syrup (100mg iron) daily, preferably with food.

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

Is Maltofer suitable for vegans and vegetarians?

Yes, Maltofer is suitable for vegans and vegetarians as it contains no ingredients of animal origin.

Is Maltofer free from allergens?

Maltofer is lactose free, gluten free, dairy free, soy free and yeast free.