Active Iron Advance 30 Capsules
Active Iron Advance 30 Capsules
High-Strength 25mg Iron to Support Energy, Haemoglobin Formation & Reduced Tiredness
Active Iron Advance is a high-strength daily iron food supplement providing 25mg of iron per capsule. Its patented whey-protein formulation is designed to deliver iron effectively while being gentle on the digestive system. Iron contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal red blood cell and haemoglobin formation, and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Overview
Active Iron Advance provides 25mg of elemental iron in a convenient once-daily capsule, making it the higher-strength option within the Active Iron range.
The formula combines ferrous sulphate with whey protein using Active Iron's patented delivery technology. The manufacturer reports clinical research demonstrating improved absorption compared with standard ferrous sulphate formulations and improved gastrointestinal tolerability.
From a regulatory perspective, the principal nutritional benefits come from iron itself. Iron has authorised EU health claims relating to energy metabolism, tiredness and fatigue, haemoglobin and red blood cell formation, oxygen transport, cognitive function and immune system function.
Quick Highlights
- 25mg iron per capsule
- High-strength iron food supplement
- One capsule daily
- 30 capsules
- Approximately 30-day supply
- Iron contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Supports normal energy-yielding metabolism
- Supports normal red blood cell and haemoglobin formation
- Supports normal oxygen transport
- Supports normal cognitive function
- Supports normal immune system function
- Patented whey-protein iron formulation
- Designed for improved gastrointestinal tolerability
- Suitable for vegetarians
- Suitable for coeliacs
- Gluten-free
- Informed Sport certified
- Irish-developed Active Iron brand
Product Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Active Iron Advance |
| Product Type | Iron Food Supplement |
| Pack Size | 30 Capsules |
| Iron | 25mg per capsule |
| % NRV | 179% |
| Iron Source | Ferrous Sulphate |
| Daily Dose | 1 Capsule |
| Supply | Approximately 30 Days |
| Format | Capsule |
| Suitable for Vegetarians | Yes |
| Suitable for Coeliacs | Yes |
| Contains Milk | Yes – Whey Protein |
| Gluten-Free | Yes |
| Informed Sport Certified | Yes |
The current manufacturer formulation provides 25mg iron per capsule. This is important because some older Active Iron Advance listings, including the existing Lir Pharmacy page, show 14mg; the current official Active Iron specification is 25mg.
Who Is It For
Active Iron Advance may be suitable for adults and people aged over 12 who require a higher-strength iron supplement.
It may be particularly relevant for:
- Women who menstruate
- People with increased dietary iron requirements
- Pregnant women where iron supplementation is appropriate
- Postnatal women
- Vegetarians
- People following restricted diets
- Athletes and people undertaking intensive exercise
- People looking for a once-daily iron supplement
- People who have previously found conventional oral iron difficult to tolerate
Iron deficiency should not automatically be self-diagnosed. Persistent fatigue, weakness, breathlessness, palpitations or suspected anaemia should be medically assessed.
Key Benefits
Iron contributes to:
- Normal energy-yielding metabolism
- Reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin
- Normal oxygen transport in the body
- Normal cognitive function
- Normal function of the immune system
- The process of cell division
These are authorised nutritional health claims for iron and provide the appropriate basis for describing the benefits of Active Iron Advance.
Why Choose This Product
Active Iron Advance combines a relatively high 25mg daily dose of iron with Active Iron's specialised whey-protein formulation.
The manufacturer reports that its formulation has been clinically studied for iron absorption and gastrointestinal tolerability. This can be particularly relevant because digestive side effects are a common reason people discontinue conventional oral iron supplements.
Other practical advantages include:
- One capsule per day
- 30-day pack
- Can be taken on an empty stomach according to the manufacturer
- Suitable for vegetarians
- Gluten-free
- Informed Sport certified for athletes
- Manufactured under licence for Cork-based Solvotrin Therapeutics
Helpful Product Information
Active Iron Advance and standard Active Iron are not the same strength.
Active Iron Advance currently provides 25mg of iron per capsule, while the standard Active Iron product provides 14mg.
The higher-strength Advance formulation may therefore be more appropriate where greater supplemental iron intake is required, but higher-strength iron is not necessarily better for everyone.
If you are unsure whether you need an iron supplement or which strength is appropriate, a pharmacist or doctor can advise you.
Trust & Pharmacist Advice
Iron supplementation is most useful when there is an increased requirement, inadequate dietary intake or confirmed low iron status.
Tiredness has many possible causes and does not necessarily indicate iron deficiency. If tiredness is persistent, severe or accompanied by breathlessness, palpitations, dizziness, unexplained weight loss or other symptoms, medical assessment is advisable.
Iron deficiency may also result from blood loss. Heavy menstrual bleeding is a common reason for low iron levels, but unexplained iron deficiency—particularly in men or postmenopausal women—should be medically investigated rather than simply treated indefinitely with supplements.
Active Iron Advance contains whey protein and is therefore not suitable for people with a milk allergy.
Iron can interact with the absorption of some medicines. Ask your pharmacist about appropriate spacing if you take medicines such as levothyroxine or certain antibiotics.
Not Suitable For
Active Iron Advance may not be suitable for:
- Children under 12 unless specifically advised by a healthcare professional
- People with a milk allergy
- People who have been advised to avoid iron supplements
- People with iron-overload disorders such as haemochromatosis
- Anyone already taking a high-dose iron product unless advised to combine them
- People with unexplained high iron or ferritin levels
If you are being treated for iron-deficiency anaemia, follow the treatment and monitoring plan recommended by your doctor rather than substituting a food supplement without advice.
How to Use
Adults, pregnant women and children over 12 years:
Take 1 capsule daily with water or fruit juice.
According to Active Iron, the capsule can be taken on an empty stomach.
Do not exceed the recommended daily dose unless advised by your doctor or pharmacist.
If taking medicines that may interact with iron, ask your pharmacist about the appropriate interval between your medicine and iron supplement.
Ingredients
Whey (MILK) protein, Capsule Shell (Hypromellose, Colour: Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin), Ferrous Sulphate, Acidity Regulators (Sodium Acetate, Acetic Acid), Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid), Emulsifier (Polysorbate 20).
Contains milk.
Always check the current product packaging before use, particularly if you have allergies or intolerances, as formulations can change.
Nutritional Information
| Nutrient | Per Capsule | % NRV |
|---|---|---|
| Iron | 25mg | 179% |
NRV = Nutrient Reference Value.
One capsule provides the recommended daily serving.
Warnings
- Do not exceed the recommended daily dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
- Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
- Contains milk from whey protein.
- Do not take additional iron supplements unless appropriate.
- Consult your pharmacist or doctor if you take regular medication.
- People with iron-overload disorders should not take iron unless specifically advised.
- Seek medical advice if you have persistent symptoms suggestive of iron deficiency or anaemia.
- Store below 25°C in the original packaging.
Iron-containing supplements should be kept particularly carefully away from young children because accidental iron overdose can be dangerous.
Delivery in Ireland
Order Active Iron Advance 30 Capsules online from Lir Pharmacy for convenient delivery throughout Ireland.
Lir Pharmacy offers pharmacist-backed advice if you need help deciding whether an iron supplement is appropriate, checking your medicines for potential interactions or choosing between different iron strengths.
FAQs
1. What is Active Iron Advance 30 Capsules?
Active Iron Advance is a high-strength iron food supplement providing 25mg of elemental iron per capsule. It uses Active Iron's specialised whey-protein formulation and is designed as a convenient once-daily source of iron.
2. How much iron is in Active Iron Advance?
The current Active Iron Advance formulation provides 25mg of iron per capsule, equivalent to 179% of the adult Nutrient Reference Value. One capsule is the recommended daily serving.
3. What is the difference between Active Iron and Active Iron Advance?
The main difference is strength. Standard Active Iron currently provides 14mg iron per capsule, while Active Iron Advance provides 25mg per capsule. Both use Active Iron's specialised formulation, but Advance is the higher-strength option.
4. Does Active Iron Advance help with tiredness?
Iron contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and to normal energy-yielding metabolism. However, tiredness has many potential causes. Persistent or unexplained fatigue should be assessed rather than automatically assumed to result from low iron.
5. Does Active Iron Advance support haemoglobin?
Yes. Iron contributes to the normal formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin. Iron also contributes to normal oxygen transport in the body.
6. Is Active Iron Advance non-constipating?
Active Iron describes Advance as a gentle, non-constipating iron formulation and reports clinical research supporting improved gastrointestinal tolerability compared with conventional oral iron formulations. Individual responses can still vary, so digestive symptoms remain possible.
7. Can I take Active Iron Advance on an empty stomach?
Yes. The manufacturer's directions state that Active Iron Advance is gentle enough to be taken on an empty stomach. Take one capsule daily with water or fruit juice.
8. Can Active Iron Advance be taken during pregnancy?
The manufacturer lists Active Iron Advance as suitable during pregnancy and breastfeeding and gives a dose of one capsule daily for pregnant women. However, iron requirements during pregnancy vary, and iron may already be included in a prenatal supplement. Discuss your total iron intake with your pharmacist, GP or maternity healthcare professional.
9. Is Active Iron Advance suitable for vegetarians?
Yes. Active Iron identifies the product as suitable for vegetarians. It is not vegan because the formulation contains whey protein derived from milk.
10. Is Active Iron Advance gluten-free?
Yes. The manufacturer lists Active Iron Advance as gluten-free and suitable for coeliacs. It does, however, contain milk in the form of whey protein.
11. Can I take Active Iron Advance with other medicines?
Iron can reduce the absorption of certain medicines, including levothyroxine and some antibiotics, while other products can affect iron absorption. If you take regular medication, ask your pharmacist how far apart the products should be taken rather than taking them together automatically.
12. How long does one pack of Active Iron Advance last?
There are 30 capsules in each pack and the recommended dosage is one capsule daily, so one pack provides approximately 30 days' supply.
Product Details
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Active Iron |
| Product | Active Iron Advance |
| Product Type | Iron Food Supplement |
| Pack Size | 30 Capsules |
| Iron Strength | 25mg |
| % NRV | 179% |
| Iron Source | Ferrous Sulphate |
| Dosage | 1 Capsule Daily |
| Supply | Approximately 30 Days |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | No |
| Gluten-Free | Yes |
| Contains Milk | Yes |
| Informed Sport Certified | Yes |
Thank you for using our site.
Online/In-store Price Match Guarantee Policy
We guarantee that the prices available on our site www.lirpharmacy.com are also available in Plaza Pharmacy, Unit 2, The Plaza, Swords, Co Dublin. We look forward to meeting you in person! We guarantee that customers can purchase a product in store for the price displayed on our website.
Free Click & Collect
We offer a FREE click & collect service through our pharmacy in Swords Village:
Plaza Pharmacy, Unit 2 The Plaza, Swords, Co Dublin K67 X7P6, Ireland
Delivery with DPD
We deliver to Ireland, Northern Ireland and the European Union with DPD.
You will receive a text message or email from DPD on the day of your delivery with an estimated time for delivery of your order.
DPD offer a Parcel Wizard service that allows you to choose a day and location that suits you to have your parcel delivered.
You may register for this service at www.dpdparcelwizard.ie/Register
Please allow 2 to 7 working days for your order to be delivered. We fulfill the majority of our orders within 16 hours.
In the unlikely event that the item that you ordered is not in stock, we will issue your account with a refund and send the remaining items in your order.
Returns
We offer a free returns service with DPD. To physically return parcels please use the DPD Pickup Parcelshop site https://dpd.ie/Returns#/
The DPD Parcelshop service has over 600 nationwide collection points that returns may be dropped to. Please include your order number as the DPD reference number.
Returns for eligible products can be made within 14 days of the item being delivered.
If you have any queries or require assistance please contact us at info@lirpharmacy.com
Shipping costs & delivery
- We deliver free of charge to Ireland & Northern Ireland for orders of €50 or more.
- We deliver free of charge to Austria, Belgium, Czech, Denmark, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands & Poland for orders of €100 or more.
- We deliver to all other countries free of charge for orders of €200 or more.
| Order Value | Rate | Order Value | Rate | # Days | ||||
| Ireland | >€50 | Free | <€50 | €5.99 | 2 to 7 | |||
| Northern Ireland | >€50 | Free | <€50 | €5.99 | 2 to 7 | |||
| Austria | >€150 | Free | <€150 | €16.49 | 4 | |||
| Belgium | >€150 | Free | <€150 | €13.50 | 3 | |||
| Czech Republic | >€150 | Free |
<€150 |
€16.49 | 5 | |||
| Denmark | >€150 | Free | <€150 | €16.49 | 4 | |||
| France | >€150 | Free | <€150 | €13.50 | 3 | |||
| Germany | >€150 | Free | <€150 | €13.50 | 3 | |||
| Luxemburg | >€150 | Free | <€150 | €13.50 | 3 | |||
| Netherlands | >€150 | Free | <€150 | €13.50 | 3 | |||
| Poland | >€150 | Free | <€150 | €16.49 | 5 | |||
| Hungary | >€300 | Free | <€300 | €24.99 | 5 | |||
| Lithuania | >€300 | Free | <€300 | €24.99 | 5 | |||
| Slovakia | >€300 | Free | <€300 | €24.99 | 5 | |||
| Estonia | >€300 | Free | <€300 | €24.99 | 5 | |||
| Italy | >€300 | Free | <€300 | €24.99 | 5 | |||
| Latvia | >€300 | Free | <€300 | €24.99 | 5 | |||
| Sweden | >€300 | Free | <€300 | €24.99 | 5 | |||
| Croatia | >€350 | Free | <€350 | €39.99 | 6 | |||
| Portugal | >€350 | Free | <€350 | €39.99 | 6 | |||
| Finland | >€350 | Free | <€350 | €39.99 | 6 |
