An orodispersible microencapsulated iron supplement with vitamin C and vitamin B12 for children over 3 years, supplied as convenient orange-flavoured sachets.

Expected benefit:
Provides iron with vitamins C and B12 to support normal haemoglobin and red blood cell formation and help reduce tiredness associated with inadequate iron intake.

Key information:
• 30 single-dose sachets.
• Each sachet provides elemental iron 10 mg, vitamin C 30 mg and vitamin B12 0.9 mcg.
• Designed to dissolve directly in the mouth without water.

Ingredients / composition:
Per 0.82 g sachet: elemental iron 10 mg (microencapsulated iron pyrophosphate), vitamin C 30 mg and vitamin B12 0.9 mcg. The formula contains aspartame (a source of phenylalanine) and polyols; see the current sachet/carton for the complete excipient and flavour list.

Recommended use:
Children over 3 years: 1–2 sachets daily or exactly as advised by a physician. Empty the sachet directly into the mouth, allow it to dissolve and swallow; water is not required.

Warnings and disclaimer:
Use iron under professional advice, particularly for children. Accidental iron overdose can be fatal: keep securely out of reach and seek emergency care after suspected overdose. Do not use in iron-overload disorders. Contains aspartame/phenylalanine and polyols; unsuitable for phenylketonuria, and excessive intake may cause a laxative effect. Iron may cause nausea, constipation, abdominal discomfort or dark stools and can interact with medicines and other minerals; ask a pharmacist about spacing.