Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Iron Salts
Drug Class
Antianemic, Iron Preparations
Chemical Class
Iron
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
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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
Chemical Class
Iron
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Oral Nutritional Supplements and Iron Salt pharmacological group
Iron(III) Sulfate is the derivative of Iron Salts. It is of Natural origin and belongs to Iron. It belongs to Minerals and Electrolytes pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Oral Nutritional Supplements and Iron Salt pharmacological group.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
100 to 200 mg — 24 hourly
In div.doses.
2
Child
2 mg/kg — As recommended.
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
Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 94.3
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 94.3
DRAPper 60mlRs 182.36
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Iron Salts, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
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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