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Introducing IBSA Iron Orodispersible Film – a gentle, convenient supplement that fits into your daily routine.

Why Iron Matters

Iron is an essential mineral, supporting the formation of red blood cells, haemoglobin, and oxygen transport in the body. Yet iron deficiency remains the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide, particularly among women. Symptoms such as tiredness, weakness, pale skin, headaches, or heart palpitations can all be linked to low iron levels.

A Smarter Way to Supplement

At a time when up to a third of UK adults report difficulty swallowing pills¹ and many struggle with the metallic aftertaste or gastrointestinal side effects of traditional iron supplements, such as stomach upset, constipation, or nausea², IBSA Iron Orodispersible Film (ODF) offers a welcome solution. Developed with patented FilmTec® technology, this thin lemon-flavoured strip dissolves on the tongue, eliminating the need for water, delivering 30 mg of iron (as ferric pyrophosphate) plus 400 μg of folic acid in a format designed to be gentle on the gut.

Who Can Benefit?

IBSA Iron ODF is ideal for anyone who needs extra iron but struggles with standard tablets. It’s particularly suited to:

  • Women during menstruation, pregnancy, or postpartum recovery
  • Athletes with higher iron requirements
  • People with gastrointestinal absorption issues (e.g., Crohn’s or coeliac disease)
  • People who have gastrointestinal side effects with iron supplements
  • Anyone who dislikes or finds tablets hard to swallow

Lightweight and individually wrapped, these films are practical to carry and easy to take anytime, anywhere.

Backed by Science

IBSA’s pharmaceutical expertise ensures every film provides a precise, consistent dose. Clinical studies show that iron ODF offers absorption comparable to market-leading capsule forms3, while being better tolerated and easier to take. With less than 1 kcal per strip, gluten-free, lactose-free and vegan, IBSA Iron ODF is a supplement suitable for many lifestyles.

At a Glance

  • Fast-dissolving lemon-flavoured film – no water needed
  • Tablet-free format – ideal as up to a third of adults find pills hard to swallow
  • Gentle on the stomach – formulated to minimise common side effects
  • Precise dosing – 30 mg iron + 400 μg folic acid in each strip
  • Effective absorption – clinically shown to match leading iron capsules
  • Convenient and portable – pocket-sized, take anytime, anywhere
  • Clean label – gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan, <1 kcal per film

Ready for a simpler way to take Iron? Visit ibsacare.co.uk to learn more and shop the range.

References

1. Cook et al., 2024 – Dysphagia prevalence and patient preferences across Brazil, UK, China, and Indonesia. Healthcare (Basel), 12(18):1827.

2. Cupone et al., 2023 – Clinical evaluation of iron orodispersible film (ODF). Pharmaceutics, 15(6):1575.

3. Cupone et al., 2020 – Development and stability of vitamin D3 ODF formulation. Molecules, 25:5851. [HP1] 

Job bag code: UKODF00004

Date of preparation: September 2025[HP2]