Feroject: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Feroject Information

Feroject is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Anemia. The alternative uses of Feroject have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Feroject depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Feroject can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Feroject are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Feroject has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Feroject related warnings talks about Feroject's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Feroject contraindications section.

Besides this, Feroject may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Feroject is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Feroject Benefits & Uses
Feroject Dosage & How to Take
Feroject Side Effects
Feroject Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Feroject with Other Drugs
Feroject Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Feroject
Feroject Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Feroject Benefits & Uses

Feroject is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Other Benefits

Feroject Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Anemia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: used in iron deficiency anemia in chronic renal failure
Geriatric	Disease: Anemia Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: used in iron deficiency anemia in chronic renal failure

Feroject Related Warnings

Is the use of Feroject safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Feroject in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Feroject safe during breastfeeding?

Feroject has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Feroject on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Feroject on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Feroject on the Liver?

Feroject may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Feroject on the Heart?

Side effects of Feroject rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Feroject with Other Drugs

Feroject should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Chloramphenicol

Alendronate

Levothyroxine

Mild

Vitamin E

Feroject Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Feroject unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Feroject

Is this Feroject habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Feroject has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Feroject you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Feroject only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Feroject cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Feroject Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Feroject

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Feroject and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Feroject

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Feroject with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Feroject

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Feroject cause headache?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Feroject may cause a headache. It is a rare side effect of this drug and the exact cause behind a headache is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Feroject Increase hemoglobin?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Feroject helps in increasing hemoglobin because it contains iron which is an essential component of hemoglobin. Clinical studies have found that Feroject might increase hemoglobin in iron deficiency anemia.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Feroject cause hair loss?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

No, Feroject does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. In fact, iron deficiency might result in hair loss and Feroject is used to treat iron deficiency anemia.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Feroject?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Feroject is a brand name of iron sucrose and it is available in the form of injection. It is a prescription drug which is used as a hematinic for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia mainly in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Feroject raise blood sugar?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Feroject might raise blood sugar (hyperglycemia). It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are already suffering from diabetes then inform your doctor about this so that he can take precautions in advance.