Manufacturer
Gland Pharma
Contents
Fe sucrose
Indication
Fe deficiency anaemia where there is clinical need for rapid Fe supply, in patients who cannot tolerate or are non-compliant to oral Fe therapy, or in active inflammatory bowel disease where oral Fe prep are ineffective.
Instruction
Adult & elderly 5-10 mL 1-3 times wkly based on Hb level. Childn Not to exceed 0.15 mL/kg 1-3 times wkly based on Hb level. Max: 10 mL over at least 10 min not >3 times wkly. Patient >70 kg Max: 25 mL over at least 3½ hr as single dose once daily not more than once wkly, <70 kg Max: 7 mg/kg over 3½ hr as single dose once daily not more than once wkly.
Drug interaction
Reduced absorption of oral Fe.