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Adult Dose
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Indication: Iron-deficiency anaemia
Age: Adult
Dose: Intravenous or deep Intramuscular – 25-100 mg
Frequency: once daily as needed
Note: Not to exceed 100 mg (2 mL) per day. Total dose (ml) = 0.0442 (desired haemoglobin - observed haemoglobin) x Lean body weight(kg) + (0.26 x Lean body weight(kg)). A test dose of 0.5 ml should be given and observe patient for at least 1 hour for signs for hypersensitivity. Total dose may be given in divided doses on a daily or twice weekly basis via intramuscular injection into the upper outer quadrant of the buttock; may also be given intravenously by total-dose infusion or as divided injection.
Indication: Blood loss
Age: Adult
Dose: Intravenous or deep Intramuscular – Total iron dose in mg = blood loss (mL) x Hematocrit
Note: A test dose of 0.5 ml should be given and observe patient for at least 1 hour for signs for hypersensitivity. Total dose may be given in divided doses on a daily or twice weekly basis via intramuscular injection into the upper outer quadrant of the buttock; may also be given intravenously by total-dose infusion or as divided injection.

Child Dose
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Indication: Iron-deficiency Anemia
Dose: Injection – Dose = 0.0442(Desired Hemoglobin - Observed Hemoglobin) x Body Weight(kg) + (0.26 x Body Weight)
Note: Not to be given in first 4 months of life. Desired hemoglobin usually 12 grams per deciliter.
Indication: Iron-deficiency Anemia
Dose: Injection – Dose = 0.0442(Desired Hemoglobin - Observed Hemoglobin) x Lean Body Weight(kg) + (0.26 x Lean Body Weight)
Note: Desired hemoglobin usually 12 grams per deciliter.
Administration
  • Give test dose first
  • Can be given IM or IV
Side Effect

Drug Interaction
Drug NameRisk Factors
Oral Fe administration
Reduced Fe absorption if given earlier than 5 days after the last injection
Chloramphenicol
Reduced effect

Disease Interaction
Disease NameRisk Factors
Non-iron deficiency anemia
Inappropriate treatment
Iron overload
Risk of toxic effects

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