Maltofer Iron Tablets contain 100 mg of elemental iron as 370 mg iron polymaltose. Tablets should not be divided into lower doses than 100 mg iron. If lower doses are required, Maltofer Iron Syrup should be used.
Always take Maltofer Iron 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 (100-200 mg iron) daily, preferably with food.
For prevention of iron deficiency in high-risk adults and adolescents (12 years and older), take 1 tablet (100 mg 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.
Active ingredient: 100 mg iron as 370 mg iron polymaltose
Other ingredients: crospovidone, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, macrogol 6000, magnesium stearate, cellulose – microcrystalline and titanium dioxide.