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Ferium

  • Manufactured by: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Ferric Carboxymaltose (50 mg/ml)

Ferium

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  • Manufactured by: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Ferric Carboxymaltose (50 mg/ml)

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Ferium Information

Ferium, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection, Syrup. Ferium also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Ferium depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ferium can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ferium go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ferium is Moderate for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Ferium related warnings talks about Ferium's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other contraindications of Ferium have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Ferium may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ferium is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

  1. Ferium Benefits & Uses
  2. Ferium Dosage & How to Take
  3. Ferium Side Effects
  4. Ferium Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Ferium with Other Drugs
  6. Ferium Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Ferium
  8. Ferium Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Ferium Benefits & Uses

Ferium is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

  • Iron Deficiency Anemia

Ferium Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Geriatric
  • Disease: Iron Deficiency Anemia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 750 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 Weekly
  • Course Duration: 8 days
  • Special Instructions: Patients weighing 50 kg or more, given via slow IV push or infusion separated by at least 7 days
Adult
  • Disease: Iron Deficiency Anemia
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 Weekly
  • Course Duration: 8 days
  • Special Instructions: Patients weighing less than 50 kg, given via slow IV push or infusion separated by at least 7 days

Ferium Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ferium is used -

Ferium Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Ferium safe for pregnant women?


    Ferium can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Ferium, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Ferium safe during breastfeeding?


    Ferium does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Ferium on the Kidneys?


    Ferium is completely safe for kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Ferium on the Liver?


    Using Ferium does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Ferium on the Heart?


    Ferium is not harmful for the heart.

    Safe

Severe Interaction of Ferium with Other Drugs

Ferium should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -


Ferium Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ferium unless your doctor advises you to do so -

  • Liver Disease
  • Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Ferium

  • Is this Ferium habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Ferium is addictive.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Ferium does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Ferium only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Ferium is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Ferium Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Ferium


    You can take Ferium with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Ferium


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ferium with alcohol will be.

    Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
3 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Injectafer® (ferric carboxymaltose)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 605-606

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 32

  • 169 people have bought this recently
  • ₹3423.4 ₹4890.6 29% off
  • 1 Injection in 1 Strip
  • Out of Stock
  • In stock alternatives of Ferium
    (based on Ferric Carboxymaltose (50 mg/ml))
  • Orofer Injection ₹2688.0
  • Ferinject 2 ml Injection ₹912.0 ₹950.0 4.0%
  • Ferinject 10 ml Injection ₹2923.2 ₹3045.0 4.0%
  • Larinject Injection ₹1218.0 ₹1740.0 30.0%
  • Ferium 1K Injection ₹3423.39 ₹4890.55 30.0%
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₹3423.4 ₹4890.6 29% off
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