Adult & elderly 5-10 mL 2-3 times/wk. Max: 3 times wkly. Childn 0.15 mL/kg body wt 2 or 3 times/wk. To be given IV by drip infusion or slow inj.
Contraindications
Anaemia not caused by Fe deficiency; Fe overload or disturbances in Fe utilization.
Special Precautions
Do not inj IM. Bronchial asthma, low Fe-binding capacity &/or folic acid deficiency. Serious hepatic dysfunction, acute infection, history of allergy or chronic infection. Hypotension if administered rapidly. Pregnancy.
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