Polyfer Syrup 60ml

The active ingredient in Polyfer Syrup 60ml is Iron (III) Hydroxide Polymaltose, an iron supplement. This syrup is made by Barrett Hodgson Pakistan Ltd and is taken for iron deficiency anaemia, low iron in pregnancy and iron loss from heavy periods.

What is Polyfer Syrup 60ml used for?

Polyfer Syrup 60ml is an iron supplement used to treat and prevent iron deficiency anaemia, including low iron during pregnancy and after heavy periods. It is usually gentler on the stomach than ordinary iron salts.

How does Polyfer Syrup 60ml work?

The iron in this medicine is bound to a sugar-like molecule that releases it slowly in the gut, where it is absorbed to help the body make haemoglobin, the red blood cell protein that carries oxygen.

Side effects of Polyfer Syrup 60ml

Many people take Polyfer Syrup 60ml without any trouble. When side effects do occur they are usually mild, and may include:

• Dark or black stools, which are harmless
• Mild stomach discomfort or nausea
• Constipation or loose stools
• Temporary staining of teeth with liquid forms

Seek medical help for a rash, swelling of the face or breathing difficulty, or if a child swallows a large amount.

Before you take Polyfer Syrup 60ml

• Take it with or just after a meal to reduce stomach upset.
• Iron overdose is dangerous for children, so store it well out of their reach.
• Tell your doctor if you have a condition that causes iron overload or have had repeated blood transfusions.
• Your doctor may recheck blood counts to see how well it is working.

How to store Polyfer Syrup 60ml

Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool place below 30°C, out of direct sun. Do not use it past the expiry date, or beyond the period on the label once the bottle has been opened. Always keep medicines where children cannot reach them.

Order Polyfer Syrup 60ml online from Sargodha

SargodhaBazar.pk is an online pharmacy and grocery store based in Sargodha. You can order Polyfer Syrup 60ml here and have it delivered the same day in Sargodha, or within 2 to 3 working days anywhere in Pakistan. To compare other brands by price and pack size, see all Iron (III) Hydroxide Polymaltose medicines.

Substitutes for Polyfer Syrup 60ml

If you cannot find Polyfer Syrup 60ml, these brands carry the same salt (Iron (III) Hydroxide Polymaltose) in the same form. Prices are per pack and pack sizes can differ, so compare them before you order, and ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.

Browse every Iron (III) Hydroxide Polymaltose brand sold on SargodhaBazar.pk.

Polyfer Syrup 60ml: common questions

This page gives general information only and is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Follow the dose that was prescribed for you and read the leaflet in the pack.