Iron and Zinc Supplementation Guidelines

Administration and Timing

• Take zinc supplements 30 minutes before meals for optimal absorption 1, 2
• Take Maltofer with food to improve tolerability and reduce gastrointestinal side effects 2

Monitoring and Precautions

• Monitor serum zinc levels and alkaline phosphatase periodically, especially with concurrent iron supplementation 1, 3
• Monitor copper status when taking 30 mg daily zinc, as high zinc intakes can induce copper deficiency 2
• Assess iron status (ferritin, hemoglobin) to ensure adequate iron absorption despite separated dosing 3
• Do not take zinc with fluoroquinolone antibiotics (like moxifloxacin), as zinc reduces their absorption 4