Hemfer Injection 5 ml

Composition of Hemfer Injection 5 ml

Hemfer Injection 5 ml contains Iron Sucrose (100mg). It belongs to the Prescription-only medicine class of medicines.

Uses of Hemfer Injection 5 ml

Iron deficiency anemia

Key benefits

• In Iron deficiency anemia Anemia is a condition where your body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen around your body. If you do not have enough iron from the foods you eat (because of poor nutrition or poor absorption of the mineral)
• your body will produce fewer red blood cells and can cause anemia. Hemfer 100mg Injection is an iron replacement product. It can boost your levels of red blood cells and reduce the symptoms of anemia such as tiredness and weakness. This medicine is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse. You should not have this medicine if your anemia is not caused by a lack of iron.

How Hemfer Injection 5 ml works

Hemfer 100mg Injection is an anti-anemic medication. It replenishes the iron stores in your body. Iron is vital for the formation of new red blood cells and hemoglobin, a substance that gives these cells the ability to transport oxygen.

How to take Hemfer Injection 5 ml

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Hemfer 100mg Injection, please consult your doctor.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may be harmful — seek medical advice immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Hemfer Injection 5 ml

Most side effects of Hemfer are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Hemfer Injection 5 ml

Warnings and precautions

This is a prescription-only medicine. Take it exactly as your doctor has directed, for the period directed. Do not share it with anyone else, even if their symptoms seem the same. Tell your doctor about every other medicine, supplement and herbal product you take. Report any unexpected or severe symptom to your doctor rather than stopping on your own.

Do not take Hemfer if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Your doctor will confirm this medicine is suitable for you.

Interactions with other medicines

Give your doctor and pharmacist a full list of everything you take.

How to store Hemfer Injection 5 ml

Store as printed on the carton — some injections need refrigeration and must not be frozen. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Hemfer Injection 5 ml

Hemfer 100mg Injection is prescribed for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia. It is given as a slow injection into veins or as drip under the supervision of a doctor. You may be asked for regular monitoring of iron level in blood while taking this medicine. It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if notice shortness of breath, swelling of face, low blood pressure, itching, or rash.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ALKEM LAB

Therapeutic class:

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Drug class:

Prescription-only medicine

Chemical class:

O- glycosyl compounds