Ferium 50 mg Injection

Ferium 50 mg Injection – Ferric Carboxymaltose for Iron Deficiency

Ferium 50 mg Injection contains Ferric Carboxymaltose equivalent to elemental iron 50 mg per mL. It is an intravenous iron replacement medicine used to replenish iron stores in people with iron deficiency. The commonly available 10 mL vial contains a total of 500 mg elemental iron. Ferric carboxymaltose provides iron that can be used by the body for haemoglobin formation and healthy red blood cell production.

Key Features

• Contains Ferric Carboxymaltose: An intravenous iron-replacement preparation.
• 50 mg Iron per mL: Provides concentrated elemental iron.
• 500 mg per 10 mL Vial: The commonly listed 10 mL presentation provides 500 mg total iron.
• Replenishes Iron Stores: Helps restore depleted body iron levels.
• Supports Haemoglobin Formation: Provides iron required for healthy red blood cell production.
• Intravenous Administration: Administered directly into a vein by a healthcare professional.

Active Ingredient

• Ferric Carboxymaltose – equivalent to Elemental Iron 50 mg/mL

Uses

• Treatment of iron deficiency.
• Management of iron deficiency anaemia.
• Iron replacement when oral iron preparations are ineffective.
• Iron replacement when oral iron cannot be tolerated or used.
• Used when rapid replenishment of iron stores is clinically required.

How to Use

• Ferium Injection is administered intravenously by a doctor, nurse, or trained healthcare professional.
• It may be given as a slow intravenous injection or intravenous infusion according to the prescribed treatment plan.
• The required amount of iron is determined according to factors such as body weight, haemoglobin level, and overall iron requirement.
• Do not self-administer this injection.
• The prescribed dose and interval between administrations should be followed exactly.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea.
• Headache.
• Dizziness.
• Flushing.
• Changes in blood pressure.
• Injection-site pain, swelling, or irritation.
• Temporary changes in taste.
• Low phosphate levels in some individuals.
• Muscle or joint discomfort.

Storage

• Store below 30°C.
• Keep the vial in its original packaging to protect it from light.
• Do not freeze.
• Protect from excessive heat and direct sunlight.
• Do not use a vial that is cracked, leaking, damaged, or has been improperly stored.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Legal Disclaimer: Ferium 50 mg Injection is a prescription intravenous iron-replacement medicine. The required amount of iron and administration schedule should be determined by a qualified healthcare professional based on the individual patient’s iron requirement.