Generic Name: Elemental Iron + Vitamin C + Vitamin B12 Therapeutic Segment: Vitamins analogue Indication: Relieves iron deficiency and related sign and symptoms of anemia for children above 3 years Available as: Sachet DESCRIPTION Ferfer Gro is a food supplement for children above 3 years containing iron pyrophosphate microencapsu- lated in liposomal form with essential, vitamins including Vitamin C and Vitamin B12. Ferfer Gro directly dissolves in the mouth without the need for water. The technology of liposomal microencapsula- tion, allows daily iron supplementation without any of the typical side effects of conventional oral iron supplements, such as heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, nausea and discolouring of the mucous membranes and of the stools, which increases patient compliance. It has no metallic taste or smell, does not discolour mucous membrane and has excellent tolerability. Besides the excellent tolerability, microencapsulated iron allows a greater and more rapid absorption of iron which raises hemoglobin and ferritin levels rapidly