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Ferium, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection, Syrup. Ferium also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Ferium depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ferium can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ferium go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ferium is Moderate for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Ferium related warnings talks about Ferium's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Ferium have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Ferium may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ferium is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Ferium is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Ferium safe for pregnant women?
Ferium may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Ferium again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Ferium safe during breastfeeding?
Ferium does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Ferium on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Ferium on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ferium on the Liver?
Using Ferium does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Ferium on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Ferium for the heart.
Ferium should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ferium unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ferium habit forming or addictive?
Ferium is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Ferium since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Ferium is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Ferium in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Ferium
Taking Ferium with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ferium
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Ferium with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Injectafer® (ferric carboxymaltose)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 605-606
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 32