MedicinePOMEssential

Iron Dextran

An injectable iron for iron deficiency when oral iron cannot be used.

Clinical information

Common uses

iron deficiency not treatable with oral iron

Common side effects

feeling or being sick
chest pain or backache
flushing or itching
low blood pressure
dizziness

Cautions

life-threatening allergic reactions, even after a tolerated test dose
test dose given before the first treatment
delayed fever, joint and muscle aches after large doses
can flare joint pain in rheumatoid arthritis

Interactions

ACE inhibitor blood pressure medicines (higher reaction risk)
can distort iron blood tests and some scans

Pregnancy: used when needed — allergic reactions can affect the baby

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, INFeD (iron dextran) label, setid 99bf34be-cb8a-46d1-9637-5544dc2da287 (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations1

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Iron Dextran	Parenteral ( Injection )	50mg/ml	—	POM