<p>Maltofer is an oral iron for the treatment/prevention of iron deficiency in adults and adolescents where the use of ferrous iron is not tolerated, or otherwise inappropriate. Maltofer is less likely to cause constipation compared to ferrous sulfate.</p> Australia's no.1 selling therapeutic oral iron, Maltofer has fewer gastrointestinal side effects and is less likely to cause constipation compared to ferrous iron supplements. This means less constipation, less nausea, and an effective dose of iron.<br /> <br /> Maltofer iron is absorbed by the body in an active and controlled manner. Maltofer&lsquo;s active ingredient, iron polymaltose, ensures your body only absorbs the iron that it needs when it is needed, providing reliable correction of iron levels.<br /> <br /> 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. <p>Suitable For: Adults and adolescents (12 years and older)</p> <p>Boxed Contents: 100</p> <p>Size: 100 tablets</p> <p>KEY FEATURES</p> &bull; Clinically proven to correct iron levels. Contains 100mg elemental iron per dose.<br/> &bull; Fewer gastrointestinal side effects and less likely to cause constipation compared to ferrous sulfate.<br/> &bull; Does not require Vitamin C for optimal absorption.<br/> &bull; Can be taken with food, either during or immediately after a meal.<br/> &bull; Suitable for vegans and vegetarians<br/> &bull; Suitable for use in pregnancy<br/> &bull; Free from: gluten, lactose, dairy, soy, yeast.<br/> &bull; Also available in a syrup<br/>