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Iron Sucrose

An intravenous iron for iron deficiency anaemia in chronic kidney disease.

Clinical information

Common uses

iron deficiency anaemia in chronic kidney disease

Common side effects

diarrhoea
feeling or being sick
headache
dizziness
low blood pressure or muscle cramps

Cautions

allergic reactions — observed for 30 minutes after each dose
can lower blood pressure during infusion
not given if iron overload

Interactions

oral iron (absorption reduced)

Pregnancy: no problems seen when used after the first trimester

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
Iron Sucrose	Parenteral ( Injection )	200 mg	MFDA designated importers with Pre Authorization approval before import	hospital
Iron Sucrose	Parenteral ( Injection )	100 mg	MFDA designated importers with Pre Authorization approval before import	hospital