Ferolex 20mg Injection is an iron replacement medicine. It is used to treat a type of anemia where you have too few red blood cells because you have too little iron in your body (iron-deficiency anemia). Iron is needed to produce the red blood cells that carry oxygen around your body.

Ferolex 20mg Injection is used to treat low levels of iron in the blood

Uses of Ferolex Injection

Treatment of Iron deficiency anemia

Benefits of Ferolex Injection

In Treatment of Iron deficiency anemia

Anemia is a condition where your body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen around your body. If you do not have enough iron from the foods you eat (because of poor nutrition or poor absorption of the mineral), your body will produce fewer red blood cells and can cause anemia. Ferolex 20mg Injection is an iron replacement product. It can boost your levels of red blood cells and reduce the symptoms of anemia such as tiredness and weakness. This medicine is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse. You should not have this medicine if your anemia is not caused by a lack of iron.

Side effects of Ferolex Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ferolex

Taste change
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Nausea
Decreased blood pressure
High blood pressure

How to use Ferolex Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ferolex 20mg Injection.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ferolex 20mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ferolex 20mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Ferolex 20mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Ferolex 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ferolex 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Ferolex 20mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ferolex 20mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Ferolex 20mg Injection is prescribed for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia.
It is given as a slow injection into veins or as drip under the supervision of a doctor.
You may be asked for regular monitoring of iron level in blood while taking this medicine.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.
Inform your doctor if notice shortness of breath, swelling of face, low blood pressure, itching, or rash.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

O-Glycosyl Compounds

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

Haemopoetic agents

Patient concerns

Iron deficiency anemia, typhoid

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

What medicine u taking for thatSince when u have these problem

H.B is just 7 gram not improving iron not suitable

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Please consult Dr. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. may ask you for blood test. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment.Just to give you idea i am giving examples of diseases where anemia is presentCongenital dyserythropoietic anemia Diamond-Blackfan anemia G-6-PD deficiency Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), congenital or acquired Iron refractory iron deficiency anemia (IRIDA) Nutritional iron deficiency Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria Pure red cell aplasia Rheumatoid arthritis Sideroblastic anemia Unstable hemoglobinopathies Hookworm infection Hypothyroidism Myelodysplastic syndrome Myelofibrosis Systemic lupus erythematosus Thalassemia Thalassemia intermedia Pyruvate kinase deficiency

FAQs

Q. How long can I take Ferolex 20mg Injection for?

Ferolex 20mg Injection is used to regulate hemoglobin levels in the human body. It is usually given to patients who have iron deficient anemia or iron deficiency. The doctor may suggest using this medicine till the hemoglobin level becomes normal. Do consult your doctor to understand the usage of this medicine properly.

Q. How is Ferolex 20mg Injection administered?

Ferolex 20mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Ferolex 20mg Injection.

Q. Can I take Ferolex 20mg Injection for anemia and iron deficiency?

Yes, Ferolex 20mg Injection can be taken for iron deficiency anemia and iron deficiency. However, its use for other types of anemia is not recommended. Take Ferolex 20mg Injection in the dose and duration advised by your doctor.

Q. What types of food items should I take other than Ferolex 20mg Injection?

You can consume food items that are rich in iron content (like red meat, pork, poultry and seafood). Other food items which contain rich iron content include beans, dark green leafy vegetables (like spinach), peas, dried fruit (raisins and apricots), iron-fortified cereals, breads and pastas. You can also try iron supplements (tablets or capsules) available at pharmacy stores for iron deficient anemia.

Q. Does Ferolex 20mg Injection increase weight?

Yes, Ferolex 20mg Injection can increase weight. Exercise regularly and take a balanced diet that includes whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables and fat-free products. You should consult your doctor if you need any further help to manage your weight.

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Related lab tests

Ferritin

Iron Serum

Total Iron Binding Capacity

Transferrin Saturation

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