General Information
Maltofer is an oral iron therapy for the treatment and prevention of medically diagnosed iron deficiency in adults and adolescents where the use of ferrous iron supplements is not tolerated or is otherwise inappropriate. Maltofer is less likely to cause side effects such as constipation, nausea and vomiting compared to ferrous sulfate.
Maltofer is Australia's number 1 selling oral iron^, for the treatment and prevention of medically diagnosed iron deficiency in adults and adolescents where the use of ferrous iron supplements is not tolerated or is otherwise inappropriate. Maltofer is a therapeutic formula, clinically proven* to correct iron deficiency. It is a non-ferrous iron that causes significantly less side effects, such as constipation, nausea or vomiting.
The absorption of iron from Maltofer takes place by a controlled mechanism. Maltofer does not release large amounts of iron at once, which is why it is less likely than ferrous iron to cause gastrointestinal side effects like constipation. Maltofer's active ingredient, iron polymaltose, ensures your body only absorbs the iron it needs when it is needed, providing reliable correction of iron levels.
^IQVIA, AU Pharmacy Only, MAT February 2026 (sales value and units).
*Toblli JE. Drug Research. 2007;57(6):431-8. Available at maltofer.com.au.
Suitable For: Adults and adolescents (12 years and older)
Boxed Contents: 100
Size: 100 tablets
KEY FEATURES
• Clinically proven to correct iron levels. Contains 100mg elemental iron per dose.
• Fewer gastrointestinal side effects and less likely to cause constipation compared to ferrous sulfate.
• Does not require Vitamin C for optimal absorption.
• Can be taken with food, either during or immediately after a meal.
• Suitable for vegans and vegetarians
• Suitable for use in pregnancy
• Free from: gluten, lactose, dairy, soy, yeast.
• Also available in a syrup
Directions
Maltofer Tablets should be taken with a glass of water. Maltofer Tablets should be swallowed whole.
• Maltofer Tablets contain 100 mg iron and should not be divided to take lower doses than 100mg iron. In cases where lower doses are required, Maltofer syrup should be used.
• 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 200 mg iron (1 to 2 tablets) daily preferably with food, or higher doses as directed by your medical practitioner.
• 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 (1 tablet) daily preferably with food, or higher doses as directed by your medical practitioner.
• You should consult your medical practitioner regularly to monitor your iron status (e.g. serum ferritin levels) during therapy. Follow the instructions provided with the
medicine.
• Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
Ingredients
Iron polymaltose 370mg equivalent to 100mg of elemental iron per tablet.
Active ingredient: Iron polymaltose 370mg equivalent to 100mg of elemental iron per tablet.
Other ingredients: crospovidone, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, macrogol 6000, magnesium stearate, cellulose - microcrystalline and titanium dioxide.
Active Ingredients: Iron polymaltose 370mg equivalent to 100mg of elemental iron per tablet.
Active ingredient: Iron polymaltose 370mg equivalent to 100mg of elemental iron per tablet.
Other ingredients: crospovidone, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, macrogol 6000, magnesium stearate, cellulose - microcrystalline and titanium dioxide.
Contains: Maltofer Tablets contain 100mg of elemental iron as 370mg iron polymaltose.
Warnings
Not for use in children under the age of 12 years.
Keep out of reach of children.
Read the package leaflet before use.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In some cases, better health outcomes have been noted when taken with food.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
Please refer to any health and product warnings below.
