Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Iron Hydroxide Poly Maltose Complex
Drug Class
Antianemic, Iron Preparations
What is Ipf?
Uses
Iron dextran is used to treat iron deficiencies and iron deficiency anemia (low red blood cells). Iron dextran may also be used for purpo...
How It Works
Iron Hydroxide Poly Maltose Complex also known as Ferromaltose, Ferromaltose. . It is of Synthetic origin. .
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV
200 mg — 24 hourly
Repeated only every few days
2
Adult · PO
100 to 300 mg — 24 hourly
Can be taken in divided doses with meals.
3
Child · PO
1 mg/kg — 24 hourly
For Prophylaxis
4
Child · PO
100 mg/kg — 8 hourly
For treatment
Safety Alerts
Hemochromatosis, haemolytic anaemia, hemoglobinopathy, inflammatory bowel disease, blood transfusion, haemosiderosis, sidero-achrestic anaemia, thalassemia, hypersensitivity and intolerance
Important Warnings
You should not use iron dextran if you have a type of anemia that is not caused by iron deficiency
Iron dextran can cause severe and sometimes fatal allergic reactions or severely low blood pressure
Tell your caregiver right away if you feel light-headed (like you might pass out), or if you suddenly have trouble breathing
Side Effects
Dizzinessnauseadiarrhoeaconstipationepigastric & GI discomfortsweatingheartburnblack colour stool. Rare: Convulsionhepatic failureanaphylactoid reactionscirculatory collapse (discontinue)
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may affect iron dextran
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
Storage
Infection Store Below 15°C. Do not Freeze.
Price Intelligence
Rs 90.55
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 10 · approved 04 Sep, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 90.55
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Iron Hydroxide Poly Maltose Complex, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Ironal -F
100mg 0.35mg
Rs 94.7Rs 9.47/unit
HELIX PHARMA
Ironal-F
100mg
Rs 94.7
Below approved ceilingHelix Pharma (Pvt)., Ltd.
Malt
5ml
Rs 134.4
No DRAP alertsFocus & Rulz Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd
Hemosoftf
100mg
Rs 144.58
Amarant Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
Apoferf
100mg
Rs 509.02
PLATINUM
Ferogad-F
100mg
Rs 135.91 ceiling
No DRAP alertsRaazee Therapeutics (Pvt Ltd.
Vivase-F
50mg
Rs 133.92 ceiling
S.J & G. Fazul Ellahie (pvt) limited.
Malt
100mg
Rs 390.55 ceiling
No DRAP alertsFocus & Rulz Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd
Malt
50mg
Rs 134.4 ceiling
No DRAP alertsFocus & Rulz Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd
Hemosoft F
350mg
Rs 144.58 ceiling
Amarant Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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