
Signs and symptoms of iron deficiency (ID) and iron deficiency anaemia(IDA) in children:1,5
- Feeling tired and weak
- Decreased school performance
- Slow cognitive and social development
- Delay in physical growth
- Poorer motor function
- Difficulty maintaining body temperature
- Decreased immune function
- Glossitis (inflamed tongue)
- Lower socio-emotional development
When these impairments occur at an early age, they may be irreversible1
Poor diet and health factors can increase risk of ID/IDA in all children1,6 Examples of risk factors for ID/IDA include:
- Low birth weight6
- Delayed cord clamping6
- High cow’s milk intake6
- Low intake of iron-rich complementary foods6
- Low socioeconomic disadvantaged families6
- Blood loss caused by chronic or recurrent infections1
- Malabsorption (Coeliac disease)7
Choose Ferrimed® an iron treatment for infants and toddlers that tastes good8
FERRIMED® SYRUP
Each 5 ml contains 50 mg elemental iron as iron(III)-hydroxide polymaltose complex
Suitable for:
- Premature infants
- Infants and children ≤ 12 years
- Adults who cannot tolerate capsules or tablets
Schedule information:
S1 FERRIMED® Syrup / H842 (Act 101 of 1965) / Each 5 ml contains 50 mg elemental iron as iron (III)-hydroxide polymaltose complex.

Where to buy:
FERRIMED® is available at all leading pharmacies in a
formulation to suit your preference and your lifestyle.
For more information, please speak to your doctor or pharmacist. For full prescribing information refer to the Ferrimed® package insert.