Iron polymaltose complex brands and prices in Pakistan
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Iron polymaltose complex brands in Pakistan
63 brands of Iron polymaltose complex are registered in Pakistan, from 53 companies, in 108 presentations (strength, form and pack size). The most common are 50 mg/5 mL syrup (33 brands), 100 mg tablet (21 brands) and 100 mg elemental iron tablet (9 brands). For Iron polymaltose complex 50 mg/5 mL syrup, the lowest official price is PKR 1.86 per mL (Ayatose by Health care pharmaceuticals), the middle (median) price is PKR 2.28 per mL and the highest is PKR 4.87 per mL (Fersip). Prices are the official maximum retail prices in DRAP records. Brands with the same strength and form contain the same medicine; ask your doctor or pharmacist before you switch brands.
Iron polymaltose complex price in Pakistan by strength and form
| Strength and form | Brands | Lowest price | Median price | Highest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 mg/5 mL syrup | 33 | PKR 1.86 / mLAyatose | PKR 2.28 / mL | PKR 4.87 / mLFersip |
| 100 mg tablet | 21 | PKR 10.84 / tabletWel-Rose | PKR 13.97 / tablet | PKR 19.46 / tabletAPOFER |
| 100 mg elemental iron tablet | 9 | PKR 11.94 / tabletCalifer | PKR 13.30 / tablet | PKR 19.37 / tabletMacron-H |
| 50 mg/mL drops | 6 | PKR 6.97 / mLFERALIFE | PKR 7.82 / mL | PKR 9.37 / mLIroton |
| 150 mg capsule | 5 | PKR 18.98 / capsuleGT-Grit | PKR 22.66 / capsule | PKR 23.78 / capsuleFerricure |
| 100 mg capsule | 3 | PKR 9.68 / capsuleMedifilic | PKR 12.93 / capsule | PKR 13.39 / capsuleIrol |
| 50 mg elemental iron/5 mL syrup | 3 | PKR 2.36 / mLVivase | PKR 2.40 / mL | PKR 3.06 / mLFERRY |
| 217.4 mg/5 mL (equiv. elemental iron 100 mg/5 mL) solution | 1 | PKR 2.65 / mLFerricure | — | — |
| 50 mg elemental iron/mL drops | 1 | PKR 7.46 / mLMaltowin | — | — |
| 50 mg/5 mL suspension | 1 | PKR 2.31 / mLAmsotose | — | — |
2 less common strengths and forms are in the brand list below.
About Iron polymaltose complex
Iron polymaltose complex is a form of iron medicine. The iron is joined to a sugar-like carbohydrate, which makes it different from the more common 'ferrous' iron tablets. Your body needs iron to make haemoglobin, the part of red blood cells that carries oxygen around the body. It comes as tablets, syrup and drops taken by mouth, and also as an injection into the muscle that is only given by a doctor or nurse.
What it is used for
- Treating iron deficiency (low iron) in adults and teenagers, when ordinary ferrous iron tablets cause too many side effects or are not suitable
- Preventing iron deficiency in adults and teenagers who are at high risk of it, under the same conditions
- The injection is used for iron deficiency anaemia when iron by mouth cannot be used or does not get absorbed properly, for example because of gut problems
What it is not for
- Anaemia that is not caused by low iron. Anaemia can also come from low folate or vitamin B12, infections such as malaria or worms, or inherited blood conditions such as thalassaemia. A blood test helps a doctor find the cause.
- People who already have too much iron in the body, such as people with haemochromatosis (an inherited iron overload condition).
- The tablets, syrup and drops are not for children under 12 years old.
Common side effects
- Dark or discoloured stools (poo). This is very common and harmless.
- Diarrhoea or constipation
- Feeling sick (nausea), indigestion or heartburn
- Stomach pain, discomfort or bloating
- Less often: being sick, stained teeth, headache, or an itchy rash
- With the injection: pain, redness or swelling where it was given, flushing, headache, dizziness, fever, or aching joints and muscles
Get medical help straight away if
- Get emergency help for signs of a severe allergic reaction: swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, wheezing or struggling to breathe, or fainting. With the injection, a reaction can sometimes be delayed.
- If a child (or anyone else) may have swallowed too much iron, get emergency help straight away, even if they seem well. Iron overdose is one of the leading causes of fatal poisoning in young children.
- Contact a doctor if you get hives or a rash, muscle spasms or muscle pain, or any side effect that is severe or not listed in the leaflet.
Who should not take it, or should take care
- Do not take it if you are allergic to iron polymaltose or any other ingredient in the product.
- Do not take it if your anaemia is not caused by low iron, or if you have iron overload (such as haemochromatosis) or a problem using iron in the body.
- Tell your doctor if you or a blood relative has haemochromatosis.
- Tell your doctor if you have an infection or a tumour, or other health problems.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding: tell your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking it.
- The injection must not be given in the first trimester (the early part) of pregnancy. People with asthma, eczema or other allergies are more likely to have an allergic reaction to the injection.
- Your doctor may check your iron levels with blood tests while you are on treatment.
Medicines and drinks that can interact
- Iron injections: do not take iron polymaltose by mouth at the same time as an iron injection.
- With the injection: tell your doctor if you take ACE inhibitor medicines for blood pressure or the heart (such as captopril or enalapril), as they may increase side effects.
- Iron supplements in general can make levodopa (for Parkinson's disease) and levothyroxine (for an underactive thyroid) work less well. Ask your pharmacist how to space them apart.
- Calcium can reduce how much iron the body absorbs.
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all other medicines you take, including ones bought without a prescription and herbal or health-food products.
Always tell your doctor and pharmacist about every medicine, supplement and herbal product you take.
Using it safely
- Taking it with food can help reduce stomach upset. Follow the leaflet or your pharmacist's advice.
- Swallow tablets whole with a glass of water; do not chew them.
- The syrup and drops can be mixed with fruit or vegetable juice. If the mixture changes colour, it still works and tastes the same.
- Keep taking it for as long as your doctor advises. Stopping early can mean your iron levels do not recover.
- If you forget a dose, do not take two doses together. Check the leaflet or ask your pharmacist what to do.
- Eating iron-rich foods helps too, such as dark-green leafy vegetables, meat, pulses, dried fruit and iron-fortified cereals and bread. Large amounts of tea, coffee, milk and dairy can make iron harder to absorb.
- Keep all iron medicines out of the sight and reach of children, and store them in a cool, dry place away from heat and damp.
Common questions
How is iron polymaltose different from other iron tablets?
Most common iron tablets contain 'ferrous' iron salts, such as ferrous sulfate. In iron polymaltose, the iron is bound to a carbohydrate. It is mainly used for people who cannot tolerate ordinary ferrous iron or for whom it is not suitable.
Why has my poo turned dark or black?
Dark or discoloured stools are the most common effect of iron polymaltose and are harmless. Contact a doctor if you have any other side effect that worries you.
How will I know if it is working?
Your doctor may repeat blood tests to check that your iron levels are going back to normal. Tell your doctor if your tiredness, breathlessness or other symptoms do not improve.
Can I give it to my child?
The tablets, syrup and drops are not for children under 12 years old. Only give iron to a child if a doctor advises it, and always keep iron medicines locked away, as an overdose can be very dangerous for a young child.
Sources (5)
- NHS. Iron deficiency anaemia (2024).
- WHO. Anaemia (2025).
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (US). Iron - Consumer (2023).
- NPS MedicineWise (Australia), leaflet published by MIMS. [brand name removed] Tablets, Syrup and Drops: Consumer Medicine Information (iron polymaltose) (2021).
- NPS MedicineWise (Australia), leaflet published by MIMS. [brand name removed] Consumer Medicine Information (iron polymaltose injection) (2015).
Prepared from the sources listed by the MedInfoBase team. General information, not medical advice: it gives no doses. Your doctor or pharmacist decides the medicine and dose for you.
Our condition guides that mention Iron polymaltose complex
From our condition guides, written from WHO, NICE and other opened sources. Your doctor decides if Iron polymaltose complex is right for you and the dose.
- Anaemia in pregnancy: first choice to treat iron-deficiency anaemia in pregnancy
- Iron-deficiency anaemia: first choice for most people
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Available brands
One brand is shown once per manufacturer; strengths, forms, packs and DRAP registrations remain visible as separate presentations.Official price changes for Iron polymaltose complex
29 official price changes across 108 tracked presentations (records from 1 Jul 2024); median change +4.9%; largest +4.9% (Gloft 100 mg elemental iron)
Each bar shows how many packs had an official DRAP price change in that month (amber: increase, teal: decrease). The figure above a bar is the median change. Hover or tap a bar for detail; the table below lists the largest changes.
| Brand | Pack | Effective | Old to new | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloft 100 mg elemental iron | 1 x 10's | 28 Sep 2026 | PKR 126.76 to 133.03 | +4.9% |
| Gloft 50 mg/5 mL | 60 ml | 28 Sep 2026 | PKR 126.76 to 133.03 | +4.9% |
| Ayatose 50 mg/5 mL | 60ml | 2 Oct 2026 | PKR 123.18 to 129.27 | +4.9% |
| Maferro 100 mg | 10's | 17 Aug 2026 | PKR 137.77 to 144.58 | +4.9% |
| Iroton 50 mg/mL | 15ml | 18 Aug 2026 | PKR 133.93 to 140.55 | +4.9% |
| Miroton 50 mg/5 mL | 120ml | 6 Oct 2026 | PKR 218.72 to 229.53 | +4.9% |
| Irowan 100 mg elemental iron | 10’s | 17 Aug 2026 | PKR 143.05 to 150.12 | +4.9% |
| M-Fer 50 mg/5 mL | 120ml | 17 Aug 2026 | PKR 269.12 to 282.42 | +4.9% |
| Fersip 50 mg/5 mL | 60 ml | 20 Aug 2026 | PKR 278.66 to 292.43 | +4.9% |
| M-Fer 50 mg/5 mL | 60ml | 17 Aug 2026 | PKR 141.66 to 148.66 | +4.9% |
Showing the 10 largest of 29 changes. Every change is also on its brand page.
All 63 Iron polymaltose complex brands in Pakistan
- Acefer Saffron Pharmaceuticals · 50 mg/5 mL syrup
- Amsotose Amson Vaccines & Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd · 50 mg/5 mL suspension
- Anemix Standpharm Pakistan Pvt Ltd · 100 mg tablet, 50 mg/5 mL syrup, 50 mg/mL drops
- APOFER Platinum Pharmaceuticals · 100 mg tablet
- Ayatose Health care pharmaceuticals · 50 mg/5 mL syrup
- Califer Caliph Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd · 100 mg elemental iron tablet
- COMFER CCL Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Limited · 50 mg/5 mL syrup
- Cress Zephyr Pharmatec (pvt) limited · 50 mg/5 mL syrup
- Fantomalt Dyson Research Laboratories (Pvt.) Ltd · 100 mg tablet, 50 mg/5 mL syrup
- FE-CHEW MEDICAIDS PAKISTAN PVT LTD · 100 mg tablet, 100 mg elemental iron tablet
- Femtol Remington Pharmaceutical Industries (Pvt) Ltd · 100 mg tablet
- Femtol-F Remington Pharmaceutical Industries (Pvt) Ltd · 100 mg tablet
- Fer-P NovaMed Pharmaceuticals(Pvt.)Ltd · 50 mg/5 mL syrup
- FERALIFE AsianContinental (Pvt.) Ltd · 100 mg tablet, 50 mg/5 mL syrup, 50 mg/mL drops
- Ferick Werrick Pharmaceuticals · 100 mg elemental iron tablet, 50 mg/mL drops
- Ferifer CURATECH PHARMA PVT.LTD · 100 mg elemental iron tablet
- Fermin CRYSTOLITE PHARMACEUTICALS · 50 mg/5 mL syrup
- Ferogad Raazee Therapeutics (Pvt Ltd · 100 mg tablet
- Feromalt Global Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd · 50 mg elemental iron/5 mL syrup
- Ferrica Zephyr Pharmatec (pvt) limited · 150 mg capsule
- Ferricure S.J & G. Fazul Ellahie (pvt) limited · 150 mg capsule, 217.4 mg/5 mL (equiv. elemental iron 100 mg/5 mL) solution
- FERRY TABROS PHARMA (PVT). LTD · 100 mg capsule, 50 mg elemental iron/5 mL syrup, 50 mg/5 mL syrup
- Fersip Scotmann Pharmaceuticals · 50 mg/5 mL syrup, 50 mg/mL drops
- Fertonic Pharmasol (Pvt) Ltd · 100 mg tablet, 50 mg/5 mL syrup
- Gloft Glitz Pharma · 100 mg elemental iron tablet, 50 mg/5 mL syrup
- GT-Grit GT Pharma Pvt. Ltd · 150 mg capsule
- Haemplex Semos Pharmaceuticals PVT LTD · 50 mg/5 mL syrup
- Harritose Harrison Pharmaceuticals · 100 mg elemental iron tablet
- HB-Ring McOlson Research Laboratories Pvt. Ltd · 50 mg/5 mL syrup
- HEMFIL Allmed (Pvt.) Ltd · 50 mg/5 mL syrup
- Hemosoft Amarant Pharmaceuticals Private Limited · 100 mg tablet, 50 mg/5 mL syrup
- Hemosoft-F Amarant Pharmaceuticals Private Limited · 100 mg tablet
- Hepofer Genome Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd · 100 mg tablet
- IRN-F Medimarker's Laboratories · 50 mg/5 mL syrup
- Irobest Titlis Pharma (Private) Limited · 50 mg/5 mL syrup
- Irol Genome Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd · 100 mg capsule
- Irolex Pharma Lord (Pvt) Ltd · 150 mg capsule
- Ironal Helix Pharma (Pvt)., Ltd · 100 mg tablet, 50 mg/5 mL syrup
- Ironone NovaMed Pharmaceuticals(Pvt.)Ltd · 150 mg capsule
- Iroton Shaigan Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd · 50 mg/mL drops
- Irowan Nawan Laboratories Pvt Ltd · 100 mg elemental iron tablet, 50 mg/5 mL syrup
- Iroxide Aspin Pharma · 50 mg/mL + 50 mg drops
- M-Fer Focus & Rulz Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd · 100 mg tablet, 50 mg/5 mL syrup
- Macron- H Searle IV Solutions (Pvt) Ltd · 50 mg/5 mL syrup
- Macron-H Searle IV Solutions (Pvt) Ltd · 100 mg elemental iron tablet
- Madeiron Mediate Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd · 100 mg tablet
- Maferro Pulse Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd · 100 mg tablet
- MALCIFER Martin Dow Limited · 100 mg tablet, 100 mg elemental iron tablet, 50 mg/5 mL syrup
- Maltovis Davis Pharmaceutical Laboratories · 100 mg tablet, 50 mg/5 mL syrup
- Maltowin Winthrox Laboratories Pvt. Ltd · 50 mg elemental iron/mL drops, 50 mg/mL + 50 mg/mL drops
- Maltowin Oral Winthrox Laboratories Pvt. Ltd · 50 mg/mL drops
- Medifilic Mediate Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd · 100 mg capsule
- Medrofer Medera Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd · 100 mg tablet
- Merah Bio-Labs(Pvt) Ltd · 50 mg/5 mL syrup
- Miroton MIssion Pharmaceuticals · 50 mg/5 mL syrup
- Netoplex Newton Health Care Pvt Ltd · 50 mg/5 mL syrup
- Pd-Pose PDH Laboratories (Pvt.) Ltd · 50 mg/5 mL syrup
- Planka Macter International Limited · 50 mg/5 mL syrup
- Polyfer Iron (III) Hydroxide polymaltose complex Barrett Hodgson Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd · 100 mg tablet, 50 mg/5 mL syrup
- SKIFER SKIMS PHARMACEUTICALS · 50 mg/5 mL syrup
- Vivase S.J & G. Fazul Ellahie (pvt) limited · 50 mg elemental iron/5 mL syrup
- W-Malt Winthrox Laboratories Pvt. Ltd · 50 mg/5 mL syrup
- Wel-Rose IRZA PHARMA (PVT) LTD · 100 mg tablet
Iron polymaltose complex in Pakistan: common questions
How many Iron polymaltose complex brands are available in Pakistan?
63 brands of Iron polymaltose complex are registered in Pakistan, made or imported by 53 companies.
What is the price of Iron polymaltose complex 50 mg/5 mL syrup in Pakistan?
The lowest official price is PKR 1.86 per mL (Ayatose by Health care pharmaceuticals), the middle (median) price is PKR 2.28 per mL and the highest is PKR 4.87 per mL (Fersip). These prices are for 33 brands with an official price. The cheapest pack is Ayatose 120ml at PKR 223.
What is the price of Iron polymaltose complex 100 mg tablet in Pakistan?
The lowest official price is PKR 10.84 per tablet (Wel-Rose by IRZA PHARMA (PVT) LTD), the middle (median) price is PKR 13.97 per tablet and the highest is PKR 19.46 per tablet (APOFER). These prices are for 21 brands with an official price. The cheapest pack is Wel-Rose 10's at PKR 108.
What is the price of Iron polymaltose complex 100 mg elemental iron tablet in Pakistan?
The lowest official price is PKR 11.94 per tablet (Califer by Caliph Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd), the middle (median) price is PKR 13.30 per tablet and the highest is PKR 19.37 per tablet (Macron-H). These prices are for 9 brands with an official price. The cheapest pack is Califer 10's at PKR 119.
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