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Imax S Benefits & Uses

Imax S is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Other Benefits

Imax S 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

Imax S Related Warnings

Is the use of Imax S safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Imax S without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Imax S safe during breastfeeding?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Imax S on the Kidneys?

Imax S is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Imax S on the Liver?

Imax S has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Imax S on the Heart?

Imax S is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Imax S with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Chloramphenicol

Alendronate

Levothyroxine

Mild

Vitamin E

Imax S Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Imax S

Is this Imax S habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Imax S is addictive.

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

After taking Imax S, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Imax S can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Imax S is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Imax S is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Imax S Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Imax S

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Imax S, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Imax S

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Imax S with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Imax S

Question over 5 years ago

Does Imax S Increase hemoglobin?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

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

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Imax S?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Imax S 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 over 5 years ago

Does Imax S cause black stools?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Imax S may cause black (dark) stools. It is a common side effect of this drug which is unharmful in nature. It occurs because this drug contains iron which is well known to cause dark coloration of stools. This effect is reversible in nature and it goes away after discontinuation of this drug.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Imax S cause hair loss?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

No, Imax S 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 Imax S is used to treat iron deficiency anemia.