Solfe Fcm Injection

Composition of Solfe Fcm Injection

Solfe Fcm Injection contains Ferric Carboxymaltose (50mg/ml). It belongs to the Prescription-only medicine class of medicines.

Uses of Solfe Fcm Injection

Anemia due to chronic kidney disease Iron deficiency anemia

Key benefits

• Prescribed for your specific condition

How Solfe Fcm Injection works

Solfe FCM 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 Solfe Fcm Injection

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 Solfe FCM 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 Solfe Fcm Injection

Most side effects of Solfe Fcm 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 Solfe Fcm Injection

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 Solfe Fcm 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 Solfe Fcm Injection

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 Solfe Fcm Injection

Solfe FCM Injection is used for the treatment of iron deficiency, when oral iron preparations are ineffective or cannot be used. Your doctor or nurse will administer it by injection. You will be observed for at least 30 minutes after each injection as it may cause allergic reaction. Your blood pressure and blood iron levels will be regularly monitored during treatment with this medication. Inform your doctor if you are taking any iron-containing products by mouth. Do not consume alcohol when on treatment with this medicine as it may worsen its side effects. It may cause your stools to become black or dark in color. This is normal and harmless.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ABBOTT INDIA LTD

Therapeutic class:

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Drug class:

Prescription-only medicine

Chemical class:

Iron compounds