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Ferium 50Mg/Ml Injection

Manufacturer :  Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Ferric Carboxymaltose
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Ferium 50Mg/Ml Injection

This injection is used for the treatment of patients who have an iron deficiency in their blood. It is also used to treat people who are anemic due to kidney disease. This helps your body make enough red blood cells to carry out oxygen throughout your body. It is used in an injectable form for patients who cannot consume iron through the mouth due to side effects.

Possible side effects of this medicine include flushing, nausea, dizziness, and pain at the injection area. Few side effects may occur very rarely but are serious. These severe side effects include high blood pressure and bone pain. This injection may also have rare allergic reactions such as

  • Rash
  • Itching
  • Swelling of face, throat and tongue
  • Dizziness
  • Trouble in breathing

Do not use this injection if you are allergic to it or the ingredients present in them. Inform your doctor or health care professional about medical problems such as liver disease before using this medicine. It is advised to consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant and breastfeeding.

    What are the uses of Ferium 50Mg/Ml Injection

    What are the contraindications of Ferium 50Mg/Ml Injection ?

    What are the side effects of Ferium 50Mg/Ml Injection ?

    • Nausea

    • Flushing

    • Increased Blood Pressure

    • Dizziness

    • Decreased Potassium Level In Blood

    • Injection Site Reaction

    Key highlights of Ferium 50Mg/Ml Injection

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This injection should not be consumed during pregnancy unless necessary. Consulting a doctor is mandatory to discuss the benefits and risks before taking the medicine.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      You should consult your doctor to evaluate the potential benefits and risks before taking the medicine.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    What are the substitutes for Ferium 50Mg/Ml Injection ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Ferium 50Mg/Ml Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose of this injection, please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      A doctor should be consulted immediately if such a situation is suspected.

    How does this medication work?

    This injection is used for treating anemia caused by iron deficiency. It is an iron carbohydrate complex that is administered through an injection for people who are unable to take oral iron. Iron is required by the body to make red blood cells that carry oxygen to every part of the body.

      FAQs about Ferium 50Mg/Ml Injection

      • Ques : What is ferium 50mg ml injection?

        Ans : This injection has Ferric Carboxymaltose as an active element present. It performs its action by replenishing the iron stores in your body. Iron is vital for the formation of new red blood cells and hemoglobin, a substance that gives these cells the ability to transport oxygen.

      • Ques : What are the uses of ferium 50mg ml injection?

        Ans : This injection is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as iron deficiency anemia and anemia due to chronic kidney disease.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of ferium 50mg ml injection?

        Ans : This injection has some commonly reported side effects such as vomiting, nausea, black/dark colored stools, injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness).

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal ferium 50mg ml injection?

        Ans : This injection should be kept in a cool dry place and its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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