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Indication:

Iron Sucrose is a medication used to treat low levels of iron in the body, which can lead to conditions like iron-deficiency anemia. It's given to people who have trouble absorbing iron from their diet or cannot tolerate oral iron supplements. Iron Sucrose helps increase the body's iron levels, improving energy and overall health.

Dosage:

Iron Deficiency Anaemia: 

• A Test Dose Of 1 Ml. To 2.5 Ml In Adults, 1 Ml In Children Above 14 Kg Body weight and Half The Daily Dose (1.5 Mg/kg) In Children Less Than 14 Kg Wt Should Be Given By Chosen Method Of Administration. Facilities For Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Must Be Available. If No Adverse Reaction Observed In At Least 15 Min, The Remaining Portion Of The Dose Is Given. 

By IV Drip Infusion: 

• Adults & Elderly: 10 Ml By IV Infusion, If Required The Single Dose May Be Increased To 0.35 Ml Iron Sucrose/kg Body Wt (7 Mg Iron/kg Body Wt) Not Exceeding 25 Ml Diluted In 500 Ml 0.9% Naci Infused Over At Least 3.5 Hr, Once A Wk. 
• Children: 0.35 Ml/kg Body Wt (7 Mg/iron/kg Body Wt) Diluted In 0.9% Naci And Infused Over At Least 3.5 Hr. Once A Wk. 

By Slow Injection (or Directly Into The Venous Limb Of The Dialyzer But Not 
By IM Inj): 

• Adults & Elderly: Two Or Three Times A Wk. A Single Dose Of 5-10 Ml (100-200 Mg) Injected In At Least 10 Min.

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Pregnancy

No Evidence of Harm

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