Iron deficiency anaemia
Adult: In cases when oral preparations are contraindicated, enteric absorption of Fe is defective, the patient is non-compliant, or when persistent gastrointestinal intolerance makes oral treatment impractical: As solution for inj containing 318 mg iron polymaltose/2 mL equivalent to 100 mg elemental iron: Dosage is individualised according to Hb level and body weight (refer to local product information for detailed dosage table). Alternatively, the dosage is calculated based on a formula. Total Fe dose (mg) = body weight (kg) x (target Hb - actual Hb in g/L) x 0.24 + Fe depot. For body weight ≤34 kg: Fe depot is calculated as 15 mg/kg (Max: 500 mg); for body weight >34 kg: Fe depot is 500 mg. May give 2 mL every other day until the total Fe dose is attained, or 4 mL at longer intervals. Administer doses via ventro-gluteal inj based on Hochstetter technique. Max single daily dose: >10-45 kg: 100 mg (2 mL); >45 kg: 200 mg (4 mL). Dosage recommendations may vary among countries or individual products (refer to local specific product guidelines).
Child: In cases when oral preparations are contraindicated, enteric absorption of Fe is defective, the patient is non-compliant, or when persistent gastrointestinal intolerance makes oral treatment impractical: As solution for inj containing 318 mg iron polymaltose/2 mL equivalent to 100 mg elemental iron: Dosage is individualised according to Hb level and body weight (refer to local product information for detailed dosage table). Alternatively, the dosage is calculated based on a formula. Total Fe dose (mg) = body weight (kg) x (target Hb - actual Hb in g/L) x 0.24 + Fe depot. For body weight ≤34 kg: Fe depot is calculated as 15 mg/kg (Max: 500 mg); for body weight >34 kg: Fe depot is 500 mg. Administer doses every other day until the total Fe dose is attained via ventro-gluteal inj based on Hochstetter technique. Max single daily dose: Infants weighing up to 5 kg: 25 mg (0.5 mL); children weighing 5-10 kg: 50 mg (1 mL); >10 kg: Same as adult dose. Dosage recommendations may vary among countries or individual products (refer local to specific product guidelines).
Child: In cases when oral preparations are contraindicated, enteric absorption of Fe is defective, the patient is non-compliant, or when persistent gastrointestinal intolerance makes oral treatment impractical: As solution for inj containing 318 mg iron polymaltose/2 mL equivalent to 100 mg elemental iron: Dosage is individualised according to Hb level and body weight (refer to local product information for detailed dosage table). Alternatively, the dosage is calculated based on a formula. Total Fe dose (mg) = body weight (kg) x (target Hb - actual Hb in g/L) x 0.24 + Fe depot. For body weight ≤34 kg: Fe depot is calculated as 15 mg/kg (Max: 500 mg); for body weight >34 kg: Fe depot is 500 mg. Administer doses every other day until the total Fe dose is attained via ventro-gluteal inj based on Hochstetter technique. Max single daily dose: Infants weighing up to 5 kg: 25 mg (0.5 mL); children weighing 5-10 kg: 50 mg (1 mL); >10 kg: Same as adult dose. Dosage recommendations may vary among countries or individual products (refer local to specific product guidelines).
Intravenous
Iron deficiency anaemia
Adult: In cases when oral preparations are contraindicated, enteric absorption of Fe is defective, the patient is non-compliant, or when persistent gastrointestinal intolerance makes oral treatment impractical: As solution for inj containing 318 mg iron polymaltose/2 mL equivalent to 100 mg elemental iron: Dosage is individualised according to Hb level and body weight (refer to local product information for detailed dosage table). Alternatively, the dosage is calculated based on a formula. Total Fe dose (mg) = body weight (kg) x (target Hb - actual Hb in g/L) x 0.24 + Fe depot. For body weight ≤34 kg: Fe depot is calculated as 15 mg/kg (Max: 500 mg); for body weight >34 kg: Fe depot is 500 mg. Infuse the 1st 50 mL slowly (5-10 drops/minute) and closely observe the patient. If well tolerated may increase the rate to 30 drops/minute (based on drop volume of 0.067 mL). Dosage recommendations may vary among countries or individual products (refer to local specific product guidelines).
Oral
Iron deficiency without anaemia
Adult: Dosage and treatment duration are individualised according to the extent of Fe deficiency. As elemental iron: 50-100 mg daily. In pregnant women: 100 mg daily. All doses may be taken as a single dose or in divided doses. Therapy duration: 1-2 months. Dosage recommendations may vary among countries or individual products (refer to local specific product guidelines).
Child: Dosage and treatment duration are individualised according to the extent of Fe deficiency. As elemental iron: Infants <1 year As drops: 15-25 mg daily; 1-12 years As drops/syr: 25-50 mg daily; >12 years As drops/syr/tab/chew tab: Same as adult dose. All doses may be taken as a single dose or in divided doses. Dosage recommendations may vary among countries or individual products (refer to local specific product guidelines).
Child: Dosage and treatment duration are individualised according to the extent of Fe deficiency. As elemental iron: Infants <1 year As drops: 15-25 mg daily; 1-12 years As drops/syr: 25-50 mg daily; >12 years As drops/syr/tab/chew tab: Same as adult dose. All doses may be taken as a single dose or in divided doses. Dosage recommendations may vary among countries or individual products (refer to local specific product guidelines).
Oral
Iron deficiency anaemia
Adult: Dosage and treatment duration are individualised according to the extent of Fe deficiency. As elemental iron: Treatment: 100-300 mg daily as a single dose or in divided doses for approx 3-5 months until normalisation of Hb level is attained. Afterwards, continue with 100 mg daily for several weeks. Treatment in pregnant women: 200-300 mg daily as a single dose or in divided doses until target Hb is achieved. Thereafter, continue with 100 mg daily at least until the end of pregnancy. Prevention in high-risk patients: 100 mg daily as a single dose or in divided doses. Dosage recommendations may vary among countries or individual products (refer to local specific product guidelines).
Child: Dosage and treatment duration are individualised according to the extent of Fe deficiency. As elemental iron: Treatment: Infants <1 year As drops/syr: 25-50 mg daily; 1-12 years As drops/syr: 50-100 mg daily; >12 years As drops/syr/tab/chew tab: Same adult dose. All doses may be taken as a single dose or in divided doses. Prevention in high-risk patients: >12 years Same as adult dose. Dosage recommendations may vary among countries or individual products (refer to local specific product guidelines).
Child: Dosage and treatment duration are individualised according to the extent of Fe deficiency. As elemental iron: Treatment: Infants <1 year As drops/syr: 25-50 mg daily; 1-12 years As drops/syr: 50-100 mg daily; >12 years As drops/syr/tab/chew tab: Same adult dose. All doses may be taken as a single dose or in divided doses. Prevention in high-risk patients: >12 years Same as adult dose. Dosage recommendations may vary among countries or individual products (refer to local specific product guidelines).
Oral
Prophylaxis of iron deficiency in pregnancy
Adult: Dosage and treatment duration are individualised according to the extent of Fe deficiency. As elemental iron: 50-100 mg daily as a single dose or in divided doses. Dosage recommendations may vary among countries or individual products (refer to local specific product guidelines).