📋 Indications & Clinical Dosage
*Prophylaxis & treatment of iron deficiency anaemia:*
Adults: 1.5 mg/kg IM as single daily dose: max 100 mg per inj.
Children: below 3 kg, not recommended: above3 kg, same as adult.
⛔ Contraindications
Haemolytic anaemia, acute leukaemia, serious liver or kidney desease, ineffective in aplastic or hypoplastic anaemia
⚠️ Adverse Reactions / Side Effects
Cardiac arrhythmias, anaphylaxis, vent. Fibrillation, tachycardia, AV block (discontinue), headache, fever, urticaria, arthralgia, nausea, vomiting, bronchospasm.