Kenyan Health Patient Information Leaflet
Vitamin / mineral / nutritional supplement
Iron deficiency anemia in chronic hemodialysis and patients on supplemental erythropoietin therapy, Iron deficiency before and after surgery, final stages of pregnancy, intolerance, non-responsiveness or non-compliance to oral iron therapy, malabsorption etc.
The dose depends on the hemoglobin level: IV infusion or slow injection, 100mg iron 1 to 3 times per week (the maximum treatment regimen is 1,000 mg in 10 doses).
GI upset (iron, high-dose vitamin C). Hypercalcaemia (vitamin D excess). Neuropathy with B6 megadoses. Flushing (niacin).
Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.