MediHerb Fe-Max Iron Tonic 500mL

MediHerb Fe-Max Iron Tonic 500mL

MediHerb Fe-Max Iron Tonic Phytosynergist liquid

Pack size: 500mL also available 200mL

• Almost 40% of women aged 14–50 years have inadequate dietary intake of iron , despite having increased iron requirements.
• Inadequate intakes are usually linked to people who follow restricted diets.
• Demands for dietary iron also increase during pregnancy, lactation and extreme exercise.

MediHerb Fe-Max Iron Tonic is Vegan, Vegetarian

MediHerb Fe-Max Iron Tonic No Added Gluten, No Added Dairy

Features

Features: MediHerb Fe-Max Iron Tonic

MediHerb® Fe-Max Iron Tonic is a unique combination of  herbs and nutrients designed to support healthy blood and help support iron levels during times of increased demand, or when dietary iron intake is inadequate.

• Uses iron bisglycinate (iron amino acid chelate) to reduce the risk of gastrointestinal complaints
• Great tasting liquid for flexible dosing
• Suitable for adults and children and those who have difficulty swallowing tablets
• Contains Withania & Nettle used traditionally as tonics for general well-being
• Contains Codonopsis used in TCM to support healthy blood and nourish qi
• Contains Licorice used traditionally as an adrenal tonic
• Contains B vitamins, including B12 which is required for erythropoiesis
• Naturally sweetened with fruit and vegetable juices

Description

Description: MediHerb Fe-Max Iron Tonic

MediHerb Fe-Max Iron Tonic contains more bioavailable iron amino acid chelate (iron bisglycinate) which may be better tolerated by the GIT reducing the risk of gastrointestinal complaints associated with other forms of iron. Other herbs and nutrients are included to help to enhance iron absorption and maintain healthy blood.

Indications

Indications: MediHerb Fe-Max Iron Tonic

• May assist in the management of dietary iron deficiency when dietary intake is inadequate.
• Source of iron. Iron is necessary for the formation of haemoglobin which transports oxygen to the tissues.
• For the prevention and management of B12 deficiencies due to inadequate dietary intake.
• Contains iron bisglycinate for reduced gastrointestinal complaints.

Dose and Administration

Dose and Administration: MediHerb Fe-Max Iron Tonic

Adults:

5 mL with water or juice 3 times daily.

Children over 6 years:

Use Salisbury's Rule for children.

Salisbury Rule

Children over 2 years - adjusted for Body Surface Area (BSA)

Calculation for a child weighing less than 30kg:

Percentage of adult dose for child = Weight (kgs) x 2

Calculation for a child weighing more than 30kg:

Percentage of adult dose for child = Weight (kgs) + 30

Contraindications and Cautions

Contraindications and Cautions: MediHerb Fe-Max Iron Tonic

• Contraindicated in haemochromatosis, haemosiderosis or iron-loading anaemias (thalassaemia, sideroblastic anaemia).
• Due to Licorice: caution is advised in those taking thiazide or loop diuretics and in those with elevated liver enzymes taking immunosuppressives; contraindicated in hypertension and oedema.
• Caution during pregnancy, long-term use is not recommended.
• If taking levodopa, levothyroxine, methyldopa, penicilamine, quinolones, tetracyclines, bisphosphonates, and cholestyramine, separate doses by at least two hours.
• Allopurinol, can increase liver storage of iron and should not be used in conjunction with iron supplements.
• Contains potassium sorbate and sugar.
• Monitor patients taking thyroxine.
• Not for the treatment of iron deficiency conditions.
• Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet.
• Discontinue 7 days prior to general anaesthesia.

Ingredients

Ingredients: MediHerb Fe-Max Iron Tonic

In a base which includes glycerol, Vitamin C and juice concentrates of grape, beetroot, apple, pear, carrot and lemon.

Free Froms

Free Froms: MediHerb Fe-Max Iron Tonic

Vegan, Vegetarian, No Added Gluten, No Added Dairy

Additional Therapy

Additional Therapy: MediHerb Fe-Max Iron Tonic

• For additional nutritional support combine with MediHerb Everyday B Multi tablets.
• To stimulate appetite and support healthy digestive function combine with MediHerb DiGest Forte tablets.
• To provide support during times of fatigue and declining capacity for work and concentration combine with MediHerb Siberian Ginseng tablets or MediHerb Rhodiola & Ginseng tablets.