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National Drug Formulary

MALTOFER FILM-COATED TABLETS 100MG [SIN14981P]

Active ingredients: IRON(III)-HYDROXIDE POLYMALTOSE COMPLEX 357 MG EQV IRON (III)

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Last updated 16 September 2026

Product Info

MALTOFER FILM-COATED TABLETS 100MG

[SIN14981P]

Product information

Active Ingredient and Strength

IRON(III)-HYDROXIDE POLYMALTOSE COMPLEX 357 MG EQV IRON (III) - 100 MG

Dosage Form

TABLET, FILM COATED

Manufacturer and Country

CORDEN PHARMA FRIBOURG SA - SWITZERLAND
IBERFAR INDÚSTRIA FARMACÊUTICA, SA - PORTUGAL

Registration Number

SIN14981P

Licence Holder

VIFOR PHARMA ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.

Forensic Classification

GENERAL SALE LIST

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) code

B03AB05

Prescription-only Medicines with Exemptions for Supply without Prescription

NA

Indication

What is Maltofer® used for?
Maltofer® is used to:

  • treat iron deficiency

  • prevent iron deficiency, during pregnancy

Dosing

How to use Maltofer®?

Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist have told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

The recommended dose
• Treatment of iron deficiency with reduced number of red blood cells in children over 12 years and adults
1 to 3 tablets once daily or divided into separate doses for about 3 to 5 months

After normalisation of the red blood pigment (haemoglobin) value, continue with 1 tablet once daily for several weeks. This will replenish the iron stores.

• Treatment of iron deficiency with reduced number of red blood cells in pregnancy
2 to 3 tablets once daily or divided into separate doses

After normalisation of the red blood pigment value, continue with 1 tablet once daily until, at least, the end of pregnancy. This will replenish the iron stores and provide the increased amount of iron required during pregnancy.

• Treatment of iron deficiency with normal number of red blood cells in children over 12 years, adults and pregnancy, and prevention of iron deficiency in pregnancy

1 tablet once daily for 1 to 2 months

Method of use:
Take Maltofer® during or immediately after a meal.

Duration of use:
This depends upon the degree of iron deficiency.

If you stop taking Maltofer®:
Do not discontinue sooner than recommended as this may reduce the success of therapy.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Contraindications

When should you not take Maltofer®?
Do not take Maltofer®, if you are/have

  • allergic to iron(III)-hydroxide polymaltose complex or any of the other ingredients of Maltofer®

  • an iron overload in the body

  • disturbed use of iron by the body

  • reduced number of red blood cells (anaemia), not caused by iron deficiency, such as due to

    • increased red blood cell breakdown

    • vitamin B12 deficiency