ferinject 500mg / 10ml vial

DESCRIPTION

• FERINJECT is an intravenous iron preparation, a medicine that is given in the treatment of iron deficiency conditions. It contains iron in the form of ferric carboxymaltose, an iron carbohydrate compound. Iron is an essential element required for the oxygen-carrying capacity of haemoglobin in red blood cells and of myoglobin in muscle tissue. Moreover, iron plays an important role in many other vital processes in the human body.
• Keep FERINJECT out of the reach and sight of children.
• Do not use FERINJECT after the expiry date which is stated on the label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
• FERINJECT should be stored in the original package and should not be stored above 30° C. FERINJECT should not be refrigerated or frozen.
• Once a FERINJECT vial has been opened, it should be given immediately. After dilution with sodium chloride solution, the diluted solution should be given as soon as possible, if storage is necessary hold at 2 - 8°C for not more than 12 hours. FERINJECT will normally be stored for you by your doctor or the hospital. Product is for single use in one patient only. Discard any residue.
• This is not all the information that is available on FERINJECT. If you need more information, ask your doctor