Ferrum Hausmann Uses

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• Ferrum Hausmann indications
• Ferrum Hausmann dosage
• Ferrum Hausmann interactions
• Ferrum Hausmann side effects
• Ferrum Hausmann contraindications

Ferrum Hausmann indications

Intramuscular

Iron-deficiency anaemia

Adult: As inj containing 100 mg iron as Ferrum Hausmann/2 ml: Admin by ventro-gluteal inj according to Hochstetter method (refer to package insert for details). Total dose of iron needed (mg): Wt (kg) x (normal haemoglobin - actual haemoglobin in g/L) x 0.24 + iron depot. Iron depot calculated as 15 mg/kg up to a wt of about 34 kg, max of 500 mg for body wt ≥34 kg. May give dose as alternate day inj of 2 ml (or 4 ml at longer interval) until total dose is reached. Max single daily dose: >10-45 kg: 2 ml; >45 kg: 4 ml.

Child: As inj containing 100 mg iron as Ferrum Hausmann/2 ml: Admin by ventro-gluteal inj according to Hochstetter method (refer to package insert for details).Total dose of iron needed (mg): Wt (kg) x (normal haemoglobin - actual haemoglobin in g/L) x 0.24 + iron depot. Iron depot calculated as 15 mg/kg up to a wt of about 34 kg, max of 500 mg for body wt ≥ 34 kg. Max single daily dose: >10-45 kg: 2 ml; 5-10 kg: 1 ml; infants (up to 5 kg): 0.5 ml.

Intravenous

Iron-deficiency anaemia

Adult: As inj containing 100 mg iron as Ferrum Hausmann/2 ml: Total dose of iron needed (mg): Wt (kg) x (normal haemoglobin - actual haemoglobin in g/L) x 0.24 + iron depot. Iron depot calculated as 15 mg/kg up to a wt of about 34 kg, max of 500 mg for body wt ≥ 34 kg. Refer to product insert for dosage table. 1st 50 ml to be infused slowly (5-10 drops/minute) and observe patient closely. If well tolerated, increase rate to 30 drops/minute (based on drop volume of 0.067ml).

Child: As inj containing 100 mg iron as Ferrum Hausmann/2 ml: Total dose of iron needed (mg): Wt (kg) x (normal haemoglobin - actual haemoglobin in g/L) x 0.24 + iron depot. Iron depot calculated as 15 mg/kg up to a wt of about 34 kg, max of 500 mg for body wt ≥ 34 kg. Refer to product insert for dosage table. 1st 50 ml to be infused slowly (5-10 drops/minute) and observe patient closely. If well tolerated, increase rate to 30 drops/minute (based on drop volume of 0.067ml).

Oral

Iron-deficiency anaemia

Adult: As chewable tablet/syrup/drops: Doses equivalent to 100 mg of elemental iron daily, up to 300 mg daily.

Ferrum Hausmann dosage

Oral

Iron-deficiency anaemia

Adult: As chewable tablet/syrup/drops: Doses equivalent to 100 mg of elemental iron daily, up to 300 mg daily.

Intramuscular

Iron-deficiency anaemia

Adult: As inj containing 100 mg iron as Ferrum Hausmann/2 ml: Admin by ventro-gluteal inj according to Hochstetter method (refer to package insert for details). Total dose of iron needed (mg): Wt (kg) x (normal haemoglobin - actual haemoglobin in g/L) x 0.24 + iron depot. Iron depot calculated as 15 mg/kg up to a wt of about 34 kg, max of 500 mg for body wt ≥34 kg. May give dose as alternate day inj of 2 ml (or 4 ml at longer interval) until total dose is reached. Max single daily dose: >10-45 kg: 2 ml; >45 kg: 4 ml.

Child: As inj containing 100 mg iron as Ferrum Hausmann/2 ml: Admin by ventro-gluteal inj according to Hochstetter method (refer to package insert for details).Total dose of iron needed (mg): Wt (kg) x (normal haemoglobin - actual haemoglobin in g/L) x 0.24 + iron depot. Iron depot calculated as 15 mg/kg up to a wt of about 34 kg, max of 500 mg for body wt ≥ 34 kg. Max single daily dose: >10-45 kg: 2 ml; 5-10 kg: 1 ml; infants (up to 5 kg): 0.5 ml.

Incompatibility: Do not mix with acidic substance or substances with a strong reducing effect.

Intravenous

Iron-deficiency anaemia

Adult: As inj containing 100 mg iron as Ferrum Hausmann/2 ml: Total dose of iron needed (mg): Wt (kg) x (normal haemoglobin - actual haemoglobin in g/L) x 0.24 + iron depot. Iron depot calculated as 15 mg/kg up to a wt of about 34 kg, max of 500 mg for body wt ≥ 34 kg. Refer to product insert for dosage table. 1st 50 ml to be infused slowly (5-10 drops/minute) and observe patient closely. If well tolerated, increase rate to 30 drops/minute (based on drop volume of 0.067ml).

Child: As inj containing 100 mg iron as Ferrum Hausmann/2 ml: Total dose of iron needed (mg): Wt (kg) x (normal haemoglobin - actual haemoglobin in g/L) x 0.24 + iron depot. Iron depot calculated as 15 mg/kg up to a wt of about 34 kg, max of 500 mg for body wt ≥ 34 kg. Refer to product insert for dosage table. 1st 50 ml to be infused slowly (5-10 drops/minute) and observe patient closely. If well tolerated, increase rate to 30 drops/minute (based on drop volume of 0.067ml).

Reconstitution: IV infusion: Total dose to be admin to be added to 500 ml of normal saline (max 2500 mg in 500 ml).

Incompatibility: Do not mix with acidic substance or substances with a strong reducing effect.

Ferrum Hausmann interactions

Concurrent use with psychotropic drugs may worsen constipation. Increased systemic side effects with concomitant ACE inhibitors and parenteral iron admin.

Ferrum Hausmann side effects

GI irritation, epigastric pain, stomach cramping, constipation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dark stools, heart burn, discoloured urine, teeth staining. IM: pain at inj site, abdominal pain at lower quadrant and local inflammation with inguinal lymphadenopathy. IV: Joint and muscle pain, bronchospasm, hypotension, tachycardia, flushing, sweating, dizziness.

Potentially Fatal:

Parenteral: Anaphylactoid reactions, circulatory collapse.

Ferrum Hausmann contraindications

Hypersensitivity or intolerance to iron and overloading of iron in the body. Anaemia not caused by iron deficiency. Disturbances in iron utilisation, thalassemia. Patients receiving repeated blood transfusion.

Parenteral: Iron overload, Ostler-Rendu-Weber syndrome, chronic polyarthritis, bronchial asthma, inflammation or infection of kidney or liver, uncontrolled hyperparathyroidism, decompensated liver cirrhosis. Pregnancy (1st trimester).

Active ingredient matches for Ferrum Hausmann:

Iron Polymaltose in Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Nicaragua, Panama, Portugal, Romania, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey.

Fe in Hongkong.

Ferric Carboxymaltose/Ferrous Fumarate in Germany, Italy.

Ferric Oxide in Italy.

Ferrous fumarate in Belgium.

Ferrous fumarate or iron dextran in Switzerland.

Ferrous fumarate or iron polymaltose in Germany.

Iron Hydroxide Polymaltose

Iron sucrose in Italy.

Ferric oxide polymaltose complexes in Romania.

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