What is Iron polymaltose?

Iron-hydroxide polymaltose complex is a medication used to treat iron deficiency / iron deficiency anemia and belongs to the group of oral iron preparations. The preparation is a macromolecular complex, consisting of iron hydroxide 3·H2O] and the carrier polymaltose and is available in solid form as a film-coated or chewable tablet and in liquid form as a syrup, drinkable solution, or drops. It is used for treating iron deficiency without anemia or with anemia. Prior to administration, the iron deficiency should be diagnostically established and verified via laboratory tests.

The drug has been on the market since 1978 and is approved in over 85 countries. In many countries it is known with brand name Maltofer.