Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Loratadine
What is Loratlax?
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
You should not receive iron dextran if you are allergic to it, or if you have a type of anemia that is not caused by iron deficiency
Tell your doctor if you have ever had: heart disease
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis)
rheumatoid arthritis
bleeding or blood clotting disorder such as hemophilia
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
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Iron dextran can cause severe and sometimes fatal allergic reactions or severely low blood pressure . Call your doctor or seek medical help right away if you feel light-headed or if you suddenly have trouble breathing. Also all your doctor at once if you have: fast or slow heartbeats. chest painwheezingtrouble breathinga light-headed feelinglike you might pass outflushing (warmthrednessor tingly feeling)blue-colored lips or fingernailsred or pink urine
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 90.66
DRAP approved maximum price · per 60ml · approved 01 Jul, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 60mlRs 90.66
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