Fericit Injection 50mg/ml

About Fericit Injection 50mg/ml

Fericit Injection Uses

• Treats iron deficiency anemia in adults who cannot tolerate oral iron
• Used for anemia linked to chronic kidney disease
• Corrects anemia in inflammatory bowel disease and heavy uterine bleeding
• Provides rapid iron replacement before or after surgery

Fericit Injection Benefits

• Restores iron stores faster than oral tablets
• Improves hemoglobin levels within weeks
• Reduces fatigue and weakness caused by low iron
• Avoids the stomach upset common with oral iron

Hospitals and clinics in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and Rawalpindi use Fericit Injection for patients with dialysis related anemia and pregnant women with severe iron deficiency. A doctor administers it through an IV line under observation.

Ferric Carboxymaltose carries iron in a stable complex that releases it slowly into the bloodstream. The body then uses this iron to build hemoglobin and carry oxygen through red blood cells.

Monitoring during the first few minutes of infusion helps catch rare allergic reactions early. Patients should share their full medical history, especially liver disease or past drug allergies, before the infusion.

Drug Class

• Intravenous iron replacement therapy
• Hematinic agent

Fericit Injection 50mg/ml formula

• Ferric Carboxymaltose

Available forms

• Injection

How to use Fericit Injection 50mg/ml?

• Administered only by a doctor or trained healthcare professional in a clinical setting
• Given as a slow intravenous injection or infusion, never at home
• Dose and frequency depend on body weight and hemoglobin levels
• Vital signs are monitored during and after each infusion
• Blood tests are repeated after treatment to confirm iron levels have improved

Drug Interactions

• Oral iron supplements: Taking oral iron at the same time reduces its absorption and offers no added benefit.
• ACE inhibitors: Combined use may raise the risk of hypersensitivity type reactions.
• Other IV iron products: Should not be given together due to the risk of iron overload.

Risks and warnings

• Allergic reaction: Rare but serious hypersensitivity reactions can occur during infusion.
• Low blood pressure: Rapid infusion can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure.
• Liver disease: Use with caution in patients with existing liver impairment.
• Iron overload: Avoid use in patients who already have excess iron stores.
• Pregnancy: Use only under close medical supervision during the first trimester.

Side Effects

• Nausea
• Headache
• Injection site pain or discoloration
• Low blood pressure during infusion
• Dizziness
• Skin flushing
• Muscle or joint pain
• Rare severe allergic reaction

Storage Conditions

Store Fericit Injection at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius, away from light. Do not freeze the vial. Keep it out of reach of children and use only under medical supervision.