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Galfer Syrup 300ml

Product code: 2091882
  • Pharmacy Only Medicine
£8.65
(incl VAT)
Galfer Syrup contains Ferrous Fumarate, a form of iron, which prevents low levels of iron and replaces iron in the blood due to simple anaemia. Galfer can therefore be used for the treatment and prevention of iron deficiency.
  • 300ml thick brown liquid.
  • Minty chocolate flavour.
  • Liquid iron supplement.
  • For the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency states.
  • Vitamin C and drinks containing citric acid may increase the amount of iron absorbed.
  • Sugar Free.
  • Suitable for adults and children over 12 years.
  • Please read the label/leaflet enclosed.
*Keep out of reach and sight of children as overdose may be fatal*

Directions for use:
For prevention and treatment of Iron deficiencies take this medicine on an empty stomach if possible, if it upsets your stomach, take with or after food.

Treatment:
Adults and Children over 12 years: Take two 5ml spoonfuls (10ml) once a day.
Prevention:
Adults and Children over 12 years: Take two 5ml spoonfuls (10ml) once a day.
Infants and children under 12 years are to seek medical advice.

Ingredients:
45mg Elemental Iron (equivalent to 140mg Ferrous Fumarate).
Dose per 5ml contains:
Methyl parahydroxybenzoate (containing sulfites) 4.69mg, Ethyl parahydroxybenzoate (containing sulfites) 0.94mg, Propyl parahydroxybenzoate (containing sulfites) 0.63mg, Maltitol liquid (containing sorbitol(E420) and maltitol(E965)) 5g, Chocolate flavour (17.42.5444) (Containing Propylene glycol (E1520), Benzyl alcohol (E1519), Ethanol, Sodium benzoate (E211), Milk) 0.003ml,
Peppermint flavour (17.40.1951) (Containing Propylene glycol (E1520), Benzyl alcohol (E1519)) 0.005ml.

Excipients: Sodium Methyl Hydroxybenzoate (E219) (Containing sulfites), Sodium Ethyl Hydroxybenzoate (E215), (Containing sulfites),,Sodium Propyl Hydroxybenzoate (Containing sulfites), Citric Acid Monohydrate (E330, Aluminium Magnesium Silicate (Veegum HS), Chocolate flavour (17.42.5444), (Containing Propylene glycol (E1520), Benzyl alcohol (E1519), Ethanol, Sodium benzoate (E211), Milk), Peppermint flavour (17.40.1951) (Containing Propylene glycol (E1520), Benzyl alcohol (E1519)), Liquid Maltitol (Containing Sorbitol (E420) and Maltitol (E965)), Purified water.

Warnings and Cautions:
Contains Iron.
Do not exceed stated dose.
Always read the label/leaflet enclosed.
Do not use if allergic to any of the ingredients.
Keep out of reach and sight of children as overdose may be fatal.
For oral use only.
If symptoms don't improve after 28 days, consult your doctor.
Prolonged use in children should be under medical supervision.
Contains 10g of liquid maltitol per 10ml which may have laxative effect.
Galfer may make your stools darker than usual, this is normal.
Galfer syrup may blacken teeth, to prevent this gargle with water after use.