Take on an empty stomach
Take this medicine on an empty stomach.
Leaflet VENOFER 20mg / ml solution for injection / infusion
- Product code:
- W51230002
- Quantity:
- 5
- Indicated for:
- iron deficiency; iron-deficiency anemia
- Route of administration:
- injectable / infusion
- Substance:
- iron (III) hydroxide complex sucrose (iron preparation)
- ATC
- B03AC02 — Blood and blood forming organs | Iron preparations | Iron, parenteral preparations
Precautions:
Avoid milk, calcium, iron, or antacids
Do not take with milk, calcium, iron, magnesium, or antacids if separation is recommended.
Iron (III) hydroxide sucrose complex is a medication used to treat iron-deficiency anemia in patients who cannot tolerate oral iron supplements or require rapid correction of iron levels. It provides iron in a stable form, administered intravenously.
The medication is given under the supervision of a specialist doctor, usually in a hospital or clinic setting. It is important to monitor for adverse reactions during the infusion.
Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, or injection site reactions. In rare cases, severe allergic reactions, such as anaphylactic shock, may occur, requiring immediate medical intervention.
Patients should inform their doctor about any other medications being used or pre-existing conditions, such as allergies or kidney diseases, to ensure the safe use of iron (III) hydroxide sucrose complex.
The medication is given under the supervision of a specialist doctor, usually in a hospital or clinic setting. It is important to monitor for adverse reactions during the infusion.
Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, or injection site reactions. In rare cases, severe allergic reactions, such as anaphylactic shock, may occur, requiring immediate medical intervention.
Patients should inform their doctor about any other medications being used or pre-existing conditions, such as allergies or kidney diseases, to ensure the safe use of iron (III) hydroxide sucrose complex.
General data about VENOFER 20mg / ml
- Substance:
- iron (III) hydroxide complex sucrose
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-07-2013
- Product code:
- W51230002
- Concentration:
- 20mg / ml
- Pharmaceutical form:
- solution for injection / infusion
- Packing volume:
- 5 ml
- Product type:
- Original
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Concentrations available for iron (III) hydroxide complex sucrose
- 100mg/5ml
- 20mg/ml