Does Galfer Syrup (ferrous fumarate) contain milk in its chocolate flavouring?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Yes, Galfer Syrup (ferrous fumarate) contains milk in its chocolate flavouring.

Galfer SyrupThornton & Ross Ltd · emc · SmPC §6.1 List of excipients · Version 8Document updated 10 July 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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ferrous fumarate · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

The answer

Yes, Galfer Syrup (ferrous fumarate) contains milk in its chocolate flavouring.

Galfer SyrupThornton & Ross Ltd · emc · SmPC §6.1 List of excipients · Version 8Document updated 10 July 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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