Blackmores Bio Iron For Women is specially formulated to provide a variety of vitamins and nutrients to meet women’s special needs. When used as directed it may assist in the management of dietary iron deficiency. Blackmores Bio Iron For Women should not cause gastric irritation or constipation.
Features and benefits
Specifically formulated for women's needs - combines iron with co-factors for improved absorption and utilisation
Contains vitamin C (ascorbic acid) which when taken at the same time as iron achieves a significantly higher absorption of nonheme iron
Gentle on the stomach formula - when used as directed should not cause gastric irritation or constipation
Directions:
Adults - Take one tablet three times daily with meals, or as professionally prescribed.
Children (from 6 years to 12 years) - we recommend Blackmores Celloid Iron Compound.
Children (under 6 years) - Only as professionally prescribed.
Cautions
None noted in the literature at the recommended dosage.
Always read the label. Use only as directed.
Side Effects
None noted in the literature at the recommended dosage.
Active Ingredients Per Tablet
Ferrous fumarate (equivalent to elemental iron 5 mg) 15.3 mg
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 100 mg
Folic acid 166.5 mcg
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) 50 mcg
Urtica dioica (Nettle) herb powder 100 mg
Medicine Interactions
If taking methyldopa, carbidopa, levodopa, thyroid hormones, penicillamine, tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics or bisphosphonates (osteoporosis drugs) separate doses by at least 2 hours. Iron may decrease the absorption and efficacy of these medications.
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