MedicinePOM

Ferric Hydroxide in complex with Sucrose equivalent to Elemental Iron

Intravenous iron for anaemia in kidney disease.

Clinical information

Common uses

iron deficiency anaemia in chronic kidney disease

Common side effects

diarrhoea, nausea or vomiting
headache and dizziness
low blood pressure
itching; limb, joint or back pain
injection-site reactions

Cautions

serious allergic reactions possible — observed 30 minutes after dosing
can cause low blood pressure
not given in iron overload

Interactions

oral iron preparations (absorption reduced)

Pregnancy: no harm seen after first trimester; treating anaemia matters

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, iron sucrose injection label, setid 6f19c80e-22e9-4bab-aa53-4d2d958119ed (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations2

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Ferrous Fumerate + Folic Acid + Zinc Sulphate	Tablet	150mg + 750mcg + 61.8mg	—	POM
IMax- S®	Parenteral ( Injection )	20 mg/ml	ADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. Ltd	POM