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Vitamins and minerals

Iron sucrose

Also sold as: Venofer

Prescription neededVitamins and minerals

Comes as:InjectionDrip (infusion)

Usual adult dose

Vitamins and minerals

Iron sucrose

Also sold as: Venofer

Prescription neededVitamins and minerals

Comes as:InjectionDrip (infusion)

Usual adult dose

Given only by slow injection or drip into a vein in a health facility. Dose is set by your doctor based on body weight and how low the iron is; a single dose is usually 100 to 200 mg.

Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.

Side effects

Common

metallic taste
headache
nausea
pain at the injection site
low blood pressure

Serious — get help

Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:

severe allergic reaction during or after the drip (difficulty breathing
swelling
fainting)

Do not take it, or take care, if

Anaemia not caused by lack of iron
Iron overload
Previous serious allergy to injectable iron
First 3 months of pregnancy (avoid unless a doctor decides)

Interactions

No important interactions are listed in our database. Still tell your doctor or pharmacist everything you take.

Pregnancy

Category B

No risk seen in animal studies, but there are few studies in pregnant women. Usually considered safe when needed.

Generic alternatives

Similar medicines your doctor or pharmacist may offer instead.

Ferrous sulfateNo prescription needed
Ferrous fumarateNo prescription needed

Check with my other medicines

Always follow your doctor or pharmacistThis page is general information, not a prescription. Do not start, stop or change a medicine on your own.