Onefer Injection (100mg/5ml) – Pack of 5 Ampoules | Iron Supplement

Description

Onefer (100mg/5ml) Injection is an intravenous or intramuscular iron preparation used to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients who cannot tolerate oral iron supplements or need rapid replenishment of iron stores. It helps restore normal hemoglobin levels and improves energy, immunity, and overall health.

Ingredients

• Active Ingredient: Iron Sucrose (100mg/5ml per ampoule)

• Inactive Ingredients: Water for injection and stabilizing agents

Drug Class

• Antianemic Agent

• Iron Supplement

Dosage Form

• Injection (5ml ampoule)

Uses

• Treatment of iron deficiency anemia

• Iron supplementation in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis

• Cases where oral iron is not effective or not tolerated

• Post-surgical patients with blood loss

Dosage

• Adult dose: Determined by the physician based on hemoglobin levels and iron deficit.

• Usually given intravenously (IV) in a hospital or clinical setting.

• Frequency: Once or twice weekly until iron stores are replenished.

⚠️ Dosage may vary from patient to patient. Must be administered under medical supervision.

In Case of Overdose

• Overdose may lead to iron overload, causing liver damage, hypotension, or metabolic acidosis.

• Emergency medical attention is required.

Missed Dose

• If a dose is missed, the healthcare provider will reschedule it.

• Do not double the dose.

How To Use

• Administered intravenously (slow injection/infusion) or intramuscularly by a trained healthcare professional.

• Not for self-administration.

When Not to Use

• Allergy to iron sucrose or any excipients

• Patients with iron overload conditions (e.g., hemochromatosis)

• Non-iron deficiency anemia

• Severe liver disorders

Side Effects

• Common: Pain at injection site, nausea, vomiting, headache, low blood pressure, dizziness

• Rare: Severe allergic reactions, shortness of breath, chest pain

• Very Rare: Anaphylactic shock

Precautions & Warnings

• Administer only under medical supervision

• Caution in patients with heart disease, asthma, liver/kidney impairment

• Monitor hemoglobin, ferritin, and transferrin saturation during therapy

• Pregnant & breastfeeding women should only use if prescribed by doctor

Drug Interactions

• Concurrent use with oral iron may reduce absorption

• Caution with other parenteral iron therapies

• May interfere with certain antibiotics (e.g., tetracyclines)

Storage/Disposal

• Store at 25°C (room temperature), away from light and moisture

• Do not freeze

• Keep out of reach of children

• Discard unused ampoules safely according to hospital/clinic guidelines

Control Drug

• Not a controlled drug

• Prescription required

Quick Tips

• Always take under doctor’s supervision

• Regular blood tests are needed to monitor iron levels

• Inform your doctor if you experience breathing difficulty, chest pain, or severe rash during infusion

• Do not self-inject