Feronia-FCM 500 Injection 10 ml

Feronia-FCM 500 Injection 10 ml belongs to the group of anti-anaemic medicines used to treat iron deficiency anaemia in patients who are intolerant to oral iron preparations, have non-dialysis dependant chronic kidney disease, or require a quick build-up of iron stores. Iron deficiency anaemia (lack of red blood cells caused by too little iron in the body) is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells for carrying adequate oxygen to various body tissues.
 
Feronia-FCM 500 Injection 10 ml contains ‘ferric carboxymaltose’, which acts as a source of iron and helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and the production of red blood cells. Thereby, Feronia-FCM 500 Injection 10 ml helps in treating anaemia. Feronia-FCM 500 Injection 10 ml helps various vital processes in the body.
 
Feronia-FCM 500 Injection 10 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, flushing, dizziness, high blood pressure, and low levels of phosphorus in the blood. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Let your doctor know if you are taking any prescription, non-prescription drugs, or herbal products before starting Feronia-FCM 500 Injection 10 ml. If you are known to be allergic to any of the components in Feronia-FCM 500 Injection 10 ml, please inform your doctor. Consult a doctor before taking Feronia-FCM 500 Injection 10 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Feronia-FCM 500 Injection 10 ml is not recommended for children below 14 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Feronia-FCM 500 Injection 10 ml belongs to the group of anti-anaemic medicines used to treat iron deficiency anaemia in patients who are intolerant to oral iron preparations and have non-dialysis dependant chronic kidney disease. Feronia-FCM 500 Injection 10 ml contains ‘ferric carboxymaltose’, which acts as a source of iron and helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and the production of red blood cells. Thereby, Feronia-FCM 500 Injection 10 ml helps in treating anaemia. Iron is necessary for various vital processes in the body.

• Nausea
• Flushing
• Dizziness
• High blood pressure
• Low levels of phosphorus in the blood
• Injection site reactions

Do not take Feronia-FCM 500 Injection 10 ml if you are allergic to any of its components, if you have anaemia not caused by iron deficiency, iron overload (excess iron in the body), or disturbances in iron utilisation. Inform your doctor if you have systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, severe asthma, eczema, infection, low phosphorus levels, high blood pressure, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Feronia-FCM 500 Injection 10 ml is not recommended for children below 14 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Let your doctor know if you are taking any prescription, non-prescription drugs, or herbal products before starting Feronia-FCM 500 Injection 10 ml.

• Regular monitoring of blood pressure and phosphorus levels whilst on treatment with Feronia-FCM 500 Injection 10 ml is advised.
• Feronia-FCM 500 Injection 10 ml might cause blackening/darkening of the stools and can interfere with test results. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Feronia-FCM 500 Injection 10 ml if you are having tests on your stools.
• Regular blood tests while taking Feronia-FCM 500 Injection 10 ml are advised.

• Follow a well-balanced diet.
• Eat a healthy diet, especially green leafy vegetables, and do regular physical exercise.
• Limit junk food and stick to freshly prepared home-cooked meals.
• Increase your intake of fruits, especially fruits rich in iron like pomegranate, and citrus fruits.
• Drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated.
• Include leafy vegetables, poultry, seafood, beans, nuts, seeds, meat and fortified food in your diet.