📋 Indications & Clinical Dosage
*Iron deficiency anaemia:*
Adults: See literature. Children below 14 yr: Not recommended.
💊 Mode of Administration
For IV infusion dilute in sterile 0.9 % sodium chloride solution. For stability, dilutions to concentration less than 2 mg iron/ml are not permissible. Test dose is not required
⚠️ Precautions & Warnings
Risk of anaphylaxis, hepatic impairment, acute or chronic infections, asthma, eczema, atopic allergies, 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy.
🔄 Drug Interactions
Oral iron
⚠️ Adverse Reactions / Side Effects
Headache, dizziness, GI upset, abdominal pain, rash, inj site reactions.
📚 Official Regulatory & Clinical References
- Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP): Drug Registration, S.R.O. Price Gazettes & National Essential Medicines List (NEML).
- World Health Organization (WHO): Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology (ATC/DDD Index).
- Formulary Standards: British National Formulary (BNF) & Pakistan National Formulary (PNF) guidelines.