Description
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.
How to Use
For the 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 (10 – 20 mL syrup) daily preferably with food, or higher doses as directed by your medical practitioner. For the 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 (10 mL syrup) daily preferably with food, or higher doses as directed by your medical practitioner.
Maltofer Syrup can be mixed with fruit and vegetable juices. Any discolouration of the mixture does not affect the taste of the juices or the effectiveness of Maltofer.
Warnings
Maltofer Syrup contains sorbitol and sucrose/sugar. Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or sucrase-isomaltase insufficiency should not take this medicine. The maximum daily dose of Maltofer Syrup contains 5.6 g of sorbitol. Products containing sorbitol may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea. Maltofer Syrup contains small amounts of ethanol/ alcohol, 3.25 mg per mL. Keep out of reach of children. Read the package leaflet before use.
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE. 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.
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