About iron sucrose
Intravenous iron replacement
Used for
- Treats iron-deficiency anemia when oral iron is unsuitable or ineffective
- Replenishes iron stores, especially in chronic kidney disease
Usual adult dose
Usually 100–200 mg intravenously per session; total treatment depends on iron deficit and product protocol.
Usual dose in children
For children with chronic kidney disease, dosing is weight-based and specialist-directed.
Common side effects
- Nausea, headache, dizziness, or muscle cramps
- Low blood pressure or flushing during infusion
- Injection-site pain or skin staining
- Rare severe allergic reactions
Important warnings
- Given by trained staff into a vein; monitoring is needed during and after treatment.
- Serious allergic reactions can occur, including with prior tolerated doses.
- May cause low blood pressure or iron overload.
- Use only after confirming iron deficiency; it does not treat anemia from other causes.
Pregnancy
May be used when clinically needed, generally after the first trimester; evidence in early pregnancy is limited.
Breastfeeding
Usually compatible; iron sucrose is poorly absorbed by infants from breast milk.
Interactions
- May reduce absorption of oral iron; avoid oral iron during treatment and for at least five days afterward.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.