Ferris injection iv 100mg / 5mL

About Ferris injection iv 100mg / 5mL

Ferris injection iv 100mg / 5mL Uses

• Iron deficiency anaemia when oral iron is not effective or tolerated
• Anaemia in chronic kidney disease
• Rapid replenishment of iron stores
• Iron support during dialysis when prescribed

Drug Class

• Intravenous iron preparation
• Iron replacement therapy

What Experts Say

Iron sucrose delivers iron directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the gut. This is valuable when oral iron cannot be absorbed well, is not tolerated, or when iron stores need to be rebuilt more quickly, as in kidney disease.

Because it is given into a vein, it is administered in a clinic or hospital where the patient can be observed. Doctors calculate the total iron needed and give it over one or more sessions.

Allergic reactions are uncommon but possible, so the first doses are given with monitoring. Iron levels and blood counts are checked to guide treatment and avoid giving more iron than needed.

Ferris injection iv 100mg / 5mL formula

• Iron Sucrose 100mg/5ml

Available forms

• Injection

How to use Ferris injection iv 100mg / 5mL?

• Given as a slow injection or drip into a vein by a healthcare professional.
• The total dose is calculated from body weight and iron needs.
• Given in a clinic or hospital with monitoring.
• Blood counts and iron levels are checked to guide treatment.

Drug Interactions

Intravenous iron is not usually given with oral iron at the same time.

• Oral iron supplements: Pause oral iron during intravenous iron treatment.
• No routine everyday interactions: Treatment is guided and monitored by the clinician.

Risks and warnings

• Allergic reactions: Given with monitoring due to a small risk of reactions.
• Iron overload: Doses are calculated to avoid giving too much iron.
• Injection site: Can cause staining or irritation if it leaks under the skin.
• Not for oral use: Given only into a vein by professionals.

Ferris injection iv 100mg / 5mL Side Effects

• Metallic taste during injection
• Nausea
• Headache
• Low blood pressure
• Injection site reaction

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C; do not freeze, protect from light, out of reach of children.