Ferrum Lek Uses

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Ferrum Lek indications

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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 Lek/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 Lek/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 Lek/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 Lek/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 Lek dosage

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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 Lek/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 Lek/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 Lek/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 Lek/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 Lek interactions

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

Ferrum Lek 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 Lek 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 Lek:

Iron Polymaltose in Bosnia & Herzegowina, Croatia (Hrvatska), Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Serbia, Slovenia.

Iron Hydroxide Polymaltose


Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer)Price, USD
Injectable; Injection; Iron / Ferrous Polymaltose; Iron / Iron Sucrose 50 mg / ml
Syrup; Oral; Iron / Ferrous Polymaltose; Iron / Iron Sucrose 50 mg / 5 ml
Tablet, Chewable; Oral; Iron / Ferrous Polymaltose; Iron / Iron Sucrose 100 mg
Ferrum Lek 100mg - 30 Tablets$ 16.70
Ferrum Lek 100mg/2ml - 5 Vial$ 19.80

List of Ferrum Lek substitutes (brand and generic names):

Capsule; Oral; Iron / Ferrous Fumarate 100 mg (Vifor)
Injectable; Injection; Iron / Iron Dextran 50 mg / ml (Vifor)
Ferrum Hausmann 100 mg x 30's (Vifor)
Ferrum Hausmann 100 mg x 500's (Vifor)
Ferrum Hausmann 50 mg/1 mL x 30 mL (Vifor)
Ferrum Hausmann 50 mg/5 mL x 150 mL (Vifor)
Ferrum Hausmann 100 mg/2 mL x 5's (Vifor)
Ferrum Hausmann 50 mg/5 mL x 150 mL x 1's (Vifor)$ 18.00
Ferrum Hausmann 50 mg/1 mL x 30 mL x 1's (Vifor)$ 14.30
Ferrum Hausmann chewable tab 100 mg 30's (Vifor)
Ferrum Hausmann inj 100 mg/2 mL 5 x 1's (Vifor)
Ferrum Hausmann oral drops 50 mg/mL 30 mL x 1's (Vifor)
Ferrum Hausmann syr 50 mg/5 mL 150 mL x 1's (Vifor)
POLYFEX syr 50 mg x 5 mL x 200ml (Olcare (Excare))$ 1.19
Rigovit Powd Protein 48% 15 g, carbohydrates 82 g, vitamin A5333 IU, vitamin B1 3.3 mg, vitamin B2 4.5 mg, vitamin B61.6 mg, vitamin B12 1.7 mcg, vitamin C 83 mg, vitamin D3 83mg, vitamin E 17 mg, calciumpantothenate 3.3 mg, coppersulphate 1.6 mg, dicalciump$ 2.22
Rigovit Powd Protein 48% 15 g, carbohydrates 82 g, vitamin A5333 IU, vitamin B1 3.3 mg, vitamin B2 4.5 mg, vitamin B61.6 mg, vitamin B12 1.7 mcg, vitamin C 83 mg, vitamin D3 83mg, vitamin E 17 mg, calciumpantothenate 3.3 mg, coppersulphate 1.6 mg, dicalciump$ 2.22
Rigovit Powd Protein 48% 15 g, carbohydrates 82 g, vitamin A5333 IU, vitamin B1 3.3 mg, vitamin B2 4.5 mg, vitamin B61.6 mg, vitamin B12 1.7 mcg, vitamin C 83 mg, vitamin D3 83mg, vitamin E 17 mg, calciumpantothenate 3.3 mg, coppersulphate 1.6 mg, dicalciump$ 2.22
Rigovit Powd Protein 48% 15 g, carbohydrates 82 g, vitamin A5333 IU, vitamin B1 3.3 mg, vitamin B2 4.5 mg, vitamin B61.6 mg, vitamin B12 1.7 mcg, vitamin C 83 mg, vitamin D3 83mg, vitamin E 17 mg, calciumpantothenate 3.3 mg, coppersulphate 1.6 mg, dicalciump$ 2.22
Rigovit Powd Protein 48% 15 g, carbohydrates 82 g, vitamin A5333 IU, vitamin B1 3.3 mg, vitamin B2 4.5 mg, vitamin B61.6 mg, vitamin B12 1.7 mcg, vitamin C 83 mg, vitamin D3 83mg, vitamin E 17 mg, calciumpantothenate 3.3 mg, coppersulphate 1.6 mg, dicalciump$ 2.22
Rigovit Powd Protein 48% 15 g, carbohydrates 82 g, vitamin A5333 IU, vitamin B1 3.3 mg, vitamin B2 4.5 mg, vitamin B61.6 mg, vitamin B12 1.7 mcg, vitamin C 83 mg, vitamin D3 83mg, vitamin E 17 mg, calciumpantothenate 3.3 mg, coppersulphate 1.6 mg, dicalciump$ 2.22
Solufer Iron 33 mg, folic acid 1.5 mg, cyanocobalamin 15 mcg TAB / 10 (Alkem)$ 0.81
10's (Alkem)$ 0.81
SOLUFER tab 10's (Alkem)$ 0.81
SUFE syr 50 mg x 5 mL x 200ml (Olcare)$ 1.19
Trifer Dps 50mg x 1mL DPS / 15ml (Apex)$ 0.51
TRIFER DPS oral drops 50 mg x 1 mL x 15ml (Apex)$ 0.51
Trifer SYR 50mg x 5mL SYR / 150ml (Apex)$ 0.92
TRIFER SYR syr 50 mg x 5 mL x 150ml (Apex)$ 0.92

Reviews

The results of a survey conducted on ndrugs.com for Ferrum Lek 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 Lek. 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

1 consumer reported useful

Was the Ferrum Lek drug useful in terms of decreasing the symptom or the disease?
According to the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, the below mentioned percentages of users say the drug is useful / not useful to them in decreasing their symptoms/disease. The usefulness of the drug depends on many factors, like severity of the disease, perception of symptom, or disease by the patient, brand name used [matters only to a certain extent], other associated conditions of the patient. If the drug is not effective or useful in your case, you need to meet the doctor to get re-evaluated about your symptoms/disease, and he will prescribe an alternative drug.
Users%
Useful1
100.0%


Consumer reported price estimates

No survey data has been collected yet


5 consumers reported time for results

To what extent do I have to use Ferrum Lek before I begin to see changes in my health conditions?
As part of the reports released by ndrugs.com website users, it takes > 3 month and a few days before you notice an improvement in your health conditions.
Please note, it doesn't mean you will start to notice such health improvement in the same time frame as other users. There are many factors to consider, and we implore you to visit your doctor to know how long before you can see improvements in your health while taking Ferrum Lek. To get the time effectiveness of using Ferrum Lek drug by other patients, please click here.
Users%
> 3 month2
40.0%
3 month1
20.0%
1 month1
20.0%
3 days1
20.0%


16 consumers reported age

Users%
1-54
25.0%
30-454
25.0%
16-293
18.8%
< 13
18.8%
6-152
12.5%


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