Dosage of Ferrum Hausmann in details
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.
Reviews
The results of a survey conducted on ndrugs.com for Ferrum Hausmann are given in detail below. The results of the survey conducted are based on the impressions and views of the website users and consumers taking Ferrum Hausmann. We implore you to kindly base your medical condition or therapeutic choices on the result or test conducted by a physician or licensed medical practitioners.User reports
7 consumers reported frequency of use
How frequently do I need to take Ferrum Hausmann?It was reported by ndrugs.com website users that Ferrum Hausmann should ideally be taken Once in a day as the most common frequency of the Ferrum Hausmann. You should you adhere strictly to the instructions and guidelines provided by your doctor on how frequently this Ferrum Hausmann should be taken. Get another patient's view on how frequent the capsule should be used by clicking here.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Once in a day | 5 | 71.4% | |
| Twice in a day | 2 | 28.6% | |
26 consumers reported doses
What doses of Ferrum Hausmann drug you have used?The drug can be in various doses. Most anti-diabetic, anti-hypertensive drugs, pain killers, or antibiotics are in different low and high doses and prescribed by the doctors depending on the severity and demand of the condition suffered by the patient. In our reports, ndrugs.com website users used these doses of Ferrum Hausmann drug in following percentages. Very few drugs come in a fixed dose or a single dose. Common conditions, like fever, have almost the same doses, e.g., [acetaminophen, 500mg] of drug used by the patient, even though it is available in various doses.
| Users | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 11-50mg | 9 | 34.6% | |
| 51-100mg | 9 | 34.6% | |
| 101-200mg | 3 | 11.5% | |
| 201-500mg | 3 | 11.5% | |
| 1-5mg | 1 | 3.8% | |
| 501mg-1g | 1 | 3.8% | |
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Information checked by Dr. Sachin Kumar, MD Pharmacology
