Sucrofer Benefits & Uses

Sucrofer is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Other Benefits

Sucrofer 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
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: used in iron deficiency anemia in chronic renal failure
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: used in iron deficiency anemia in chronic renal failure

Sucrofer Side Effects

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

Severe

Bradycardia

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Abdominal cramp
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Epigastric Pain
Diarrhoea
Headache
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Cough
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Sucrofer Related Warnings

Is the use of Sucrofer safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Sucrofer without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Sucrofer safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Sucrofer as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Sucrofer on the Kidneys?

Sucrofer is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Sucrofer on the Liver?

Sucrofer has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Sucrofer on the Heart?

Side effects of Sucrofer rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Sucrofer with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Chloramphenicol

Alendronate

Levothyroxine

Mild

Vitamin E

Sucrofer Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Sucrofer

Is this Sucrofer habit forming or addictive?

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

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Sucrofer as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Sucrofer is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, the use of Sucrofer in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Sucrofer Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sucrofer

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Sucrofer, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Sucrofer

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

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Venofer® (iron sucrose injection)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 711-713

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