Iron sucrose is used to treat iron deficiency anaemia (low red blood cell count caused by a lack of iron in your body). Iron is essential for the production of haemoglobin, a component of red blood cells which carry and provide oxygen to body tissues.
This medicine is also used to treat iron deficiency anaemia in people with long-term kidney disease.
Iron sucrose injection is to be given intravenously (into the vein) as an injection or infusion. It is delivered directly into the bloodstream via the blood vessel.
Your doctor or nurse will administer the injection for you.
The dose of this medicine will be determined by your doctor based on your haemoglobin level in the blood and body weight. Your doctor will advise you on the course of treatment depending on the severity of your condition and your response to the medication.
After each administration of this medicine, you will be observed for at least 30 minutes by your doctor or nurse.
Ensure that you keep all appointments with your doctor so that you do not miss any doses. Your doctor also needs to regularly monitor your response to Iron sucrose.
If you miss an appointment or miss an injection, alert your doctor or nurse. A replacement appointment or injection should be given as soon as possible.
Do not use Iron sucrose if you ever had an allergic reaction (e.g. rashes, breathlessness, swollen eyes) to this medicine or other intravenous iron preparations.
Alert your doctor if you have the following conditions:
- anaemia that is not caused by low levels of iron
- too much iron in the body or problems in the way your body uses iron
as Iron sucrose may not be suitable for you.
Inform your doctor if you have the following conditions:
- history of severe asthma, eczema (a skin condition characterised by patches of red and itchy skin)
- systemic lupus erythematosus (autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of certain organs in the body)
- rheumatoid arthritis (inflammation in the joints of fingers, wrist, feet, and ankles)
- infection
- liver disease
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Why is it important to keep my appointments with the doctor?
Keep your appointments with your doctor. Your doctor needs to monitor your condition and check your response to the medication regularly.
- Routine tests (e.g. haemoglobin and blood iron levels) may be done while you are being treated with this medicine. Your doctor will advise you about how often you need to have these tests.
- Your blood pressure may fall to unsafe levels without you noticing it. Monitor your blood pressure regularly during treatment.
- Regular monitoring for signs and symptoms of allergic reactions may also be needed.
Iron sucrose may cause dizziness. If affected, do not drive or take part in any activity in which you need to be alert.
Other side effects include any of the following: headache, nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, temporary change in your taste, numbness or tingling sensation in the hands and feet, back pain, and pain, redness, swelling or bruising at the injection site.
Some side effects may need immediate medical help. Alert your doctor quickly if you experience any of the following:
- rashes, breathlessness, swelling of the face, eyes or mouth
- dizziness or lightheadedness, loss of consciousness
Inform your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or are severe, or if you experience other side effects.
Inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking oral iron supplements.
Always notify your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including herbal tonics such as traditional Chinese medicines, supplements, and medicines that you buy without a prescription.
Avoid alcohol.
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children.
Do not freeze.
Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
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