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)
Lifestyle Claim: Vegetarian| Gluten Free| Vegan
Boxed Contents: 1
Size: 150mL
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 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.
• In cases where lower doses of iron is 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 (10 - 20 mL syrup) 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 (10 mL syrup) 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
Active Ingredient: 100mg iron/10mL as 370mg iron polymaltose.
Other ingredients: cream flavour, ethanol, methyl hydroxybenzoate, propyl hydroxybenzoate, water-purified, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol solution (70%) non-crystallising, and sucrose.
Active Ingredients: Active Ingredient: 100mg iron/10mL as 370mg iron polymaltose.
Other ingredients: cream flavour, ethanol, methyl hydroxybenzoate, propyl hydroxybenzoate, water-purified, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol solution (70%) non-crystallising, and sucrose.
Contains: Maltofer Syrup contains 100mg of iron per 10mL as 370 mg iron polymaltose.
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.
Please refer to any health and product warnings below.
