Iron Sorbitol
Overview
Iron Sorbitol is a complex of ferric, sorbitol and citric acid, stabilised with dextrin and sorbitol. It should be used only in the treatment of proven iron-deficiency anaemia, where oral therapy is ineffective or inappropriate. Iron Sorbitol is given parenterally. Severe anaphylactoid reactions may occur after parenteral administration.
Categories
- 10 Drugs affecting the blood
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
Oral absorption of Iron Sorbitol is found to be 33% ±33. Plasma half life is 3 hr.
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Iron Sorbitol's dosage details are as follows:
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 2 ml | 2 (2) | As recommended. | IM | This two mL iron sorbitol contains the recommended single daily dose (100 mg) for an adult of 70 kg body weight. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| | | | Not recommended weighing under 3 kg |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Iron Sorbitol is available. |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Iron Sorbitol
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