Blackmores Bio Iron
It is specially formulated to provide a variety of vitamins and nutrients to meet women's special needs. When used as directed it may assist in the management of dietary iron deficiency. Blackmores Bio Iron For Women should not cause gastric irritation or constipation.
Features and benefits of Blackmores Bio Iron
- Specifically formulated for women's needs -
combines iron with co-factors for improved
absorption and utilisation
- Contains vitamin C (ascorbic acid) which when
taken at the same time as iron achieves a
significantly higher absorption of nonheme iron
- Gentle on the stomach formula - when used as
directed should not cause gastric irritation or
constipation
How it works
Without proper iron levels, cell oxygenation and energy production suffer, resulting in generalised fatigue, a decline in the body's detoxification mechanisms, and a reduction in resistance to infection. Iron is at the core of haemoglobin, binding oxygen to red blood cells, and is essential for muscle oxygen uptake and the activity of certain enzymes. Blackmores Bio Iron contains ferrous fumarate, a gentle form of iron which when used as directed should not cause gastric irritation or constipation.
Vitamin C is included to facilitate uptake of iron.
Vitamin B12 is essential for the functioning of enzymes
in amino acid, fatty acid, and nucleic acid metabolism,
and is also required for the metabolism of folic acid.
Foetal formation increases the mother's need for folic
acid and deficiency is common during pregnancy.
Supplementation of folic acid is recommended for at
least one month prior to conception and for the duration
of the pregnancy, and may reduce the incidence of neural
tube defect in the child. Additionally, deficiency of
folic acid (along with vitamin B6), is associated with
elevated plasma levels of homocysteine.
Dosage
Adults - Take one tablet three times daily with meals, or as professionally prescribed.
Children (from 6 years to 12 years) - we recommend
Blackmores Celloid Iron Compound.
Children (under 6 years) - Only as professionally
prescribed.
Cautions
- None noted in the literature at the recommended dosage.
- Always read the label. Use only as directed.
Side Effects
None noted in the literature at the recommended dosage.
Active Ingredients Per Tablet
| Ferrous fumarate (equivalent to elemental iron 5 mg) | 15.3 mg |
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) | 100 mg |
| Folic acid | 166.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) | 50 mcg |
| Urtica dioica (Nettle) herb powder | 100 mg |
Medicine Interactions
- If taking methyldopa, carbidopa, levodopa, thyroid hormones, penicillamine, tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics or bisphosphonates (osteoporosis drugs) separate doses by at least 2 hours. Iron may decrease the absorption and efficacy of these medications.
Physical Description
A grey, biconvex tablet with and embossed B and a break bar. Film-coated reddish brown.
