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Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Iron Polymaltose Complex
Drug Class
Antianemic, Iron Preparations
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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
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 141.9
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 248.8
DVAGORs 141.9
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Iron Polymaltose Complex, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Polymalt
100Mg
Rs 146Rs 14.6/unit
HIGH-Q INTERNATIONAL.
Ferosoft
100Mg
Rs 169.7Rs 16.97/unit
HILTON PHARMA
Ferosoft
30Ml
Rs 261.06Rs 261.06/unit
HILTON PHARMA
Polymalt
120Ml
Rs 307.76Rs 307.76/unit
HIGH-Q INTERNATIONAL.
Maltofer
30Ml 50Mg/1Ml
Rs 340.94Rs 340.94/unit
OBS Pakistan Pvt. Ltd
Maltofer
120Ml 50Mg/5Ml
Rs 351.5Rs 351.5/unit
OBS Pakistan Pvt. Ltd
Ferosoft
120Ml 50Mg/5Ml
Rs 385.8Rs 385.8/unit
HILTON PHARMA
Ferosoft
Rs 178.6
HILTON
Polymalt
Rs 229
HIGH - Q INTERNATIONAL
Maltofer
30ml
Rs 258.84
PRIX PHARMACEUTICA
Maltofer
120ml
Rs 281.27
PRIX PHARMACEUTICA
Ferosoft
120ml
Rs 406.11
HILTON
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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