BetterYou Iron 10 Daily Oral Spray is a 25ml pomegranate-flavoured iron supplement, providing a one-month supply at the standard dose of 4 sprays a day. Because it's sprayed into the mouth rather than swallowed as a tablet, it offers an alternative for people who prefer not to take tablets or capsules.

Key Features

• Oral spray format: Iron is delivered as a spray absorbed in the mouth rather than a tablet or capsule, offering an alternative for people who prefer not to swallow pills.
• Suitable for vegans: The iron in this spray is not animal-derived, so it's suitable for both vegans and vegetarians.
• 10mg iron per day: Four sprays provide 10mg of iron, 72% of the Nutrient Reference Value.
• Free from common allergens: The formula is free from dairy, gluten, wheat, soya and added sugar.

Who shouldn't take this spray?

BetterYou states this spray is not suitable for people with haemochromatosis, a condition that causes iron to build up in the body. It's intended for adults and children aged 12 and over; BetterYou makes a lower-strength Iron 5 spray for children under 12.

Is 10mg of iron a safe daily amount?

The NHS advises that taking 17mg or less of iron a day from supplements is unlikely to cause harm, so the 10mg daily dose in this spray falls within that amount. Most people can get the iron they need from a varied diet, and this spray is not a substitute for that.

Can this be used during pregnancy?

BetterYou states this spray is suitable for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

How long does one bottle last?

At the standard dose of 4 sprays a day, the 25ml bottle provides around a one-month supply.

• Vegetarian
• Vegan

Active ingredients: Ferric sodium edetate and ferric ammonium citrate (iron). Four sprays provide 10mg of iron, 72% of the Nutrient Reference Value (NRV).

Other ingredients: Water, xylitol, potassium sorbate, natural pomegranate flavouring.

Additional information: Suitable for vegans and vegetarians. Free from dairy, gluten, wheat, soya and added sugar.

1. Before first use, press the pump 3 times until the spray flows evenly.
2. Shake well before every use.
3. Spray 4 times into the mouth each day, ideally onto the inside of the cheek, and hold for a few seconds, or take the amount advised by a healthcare practitioner.
4. Can be taken at any time of day, with or without food.

This spray delivers a source of iron, so a few precautions apply:

• Not suitable for people with haemochromatosis, a condition that causes iron to build up in the body.
• Very high doses of iron can be harmful, particularly to children, so keep this spray out of their reach.
• Intended for adults and children aged 12 and over; BetterYou makes a lower-strength Iron 5 spray for children under 12.
• This is a food supplement and should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.

This spray provides 10mg of iron a day, within the amount (17mg or less) the NHS considers unlikely to cause harm. Iron supplements can sometimes cause mild digestive side effects such as nausea, constipation or stomach discomfort. Speak to a doctor or pharmacist if these occur or persist.