Iroferose Dosage/Direction for Use

Adults and the Elderly: The total cumulative dose of Iron sucrose Injection USP, equivalent to the total iron deficit (mg), is determined by the haemoglobin level and body weight. The dose for Iron sucrose Injection USP must be individually determined for each patient according to the total iron deficit calculated with the following formula: See equation.

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The total amount of Iron sucrose Injection USP required is determined from previous calculation.
Alternatively, the total amount of Iron Sucrose Injection USP required in mL is determined from the following formula or dosage table. (See equation.)

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Maximum recommended dose: The total single dose must not exceed 200 mg of iron given not more than three times per week. If the total necessary dose exceeds the maximum allowed single dose, then the administration has to be split.
Children: The use of Iron sucrose Injection USP has not been adequately studied in children and, therefore, Iron sucrose Injection USP is not recommended for use in children.
Administration: Iron sucrose Injection USP must only be administered by the intravenous route. This may be by a slow intravenous injection or by an intravenous drip infusion.
Before administering the first dose to a new patient, a test dose of Iron sucrose Injection USP should be given. Iron sucrose Injection USP must not be used for intramuscular injection.