Redoxyfer

Supplement

What is Redoxyfer?

Releases iron for the function of hemoglobin, myoglobin, and specific enzyme systems.

  • Brand Name: Redoxyfer®
  • Generic Name: Ferric carboxymaltose
  • Dosage Forms: 500 mg/10 mL vial
  • Pharmacologic Category: Iron Preparations
Redoxyfer

Mechanism of Action

Releases iron for the function of hemoglobin, myoglobin, and specific enzyme systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Indications

Iron-deficiency anemia

Dosage Instructions
  • Slow IV push (undilute): At a rate of ~100 mg/minute (doses ≤750 mg) or over 15 minutes (1 g dose).
  • IV infusion (diluted): Over at least 15 minutes.
Precautions

Warnings and Precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Redoxyfer® if you have:

  • Hypersensitivity
  • Hypertension
  • Hypophosphatemia

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Drug Interactions

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.

Side Effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Very common side effects: Headache, dizziness, feeling hot (flushing), high blood pressure

If you take more of this product than you should
As this medicine will be given to you by trained medical staff it is not likely that you will be given too much of this medicine. Overdose can cause an accumulation of iron in your body. Your doctor will monitor iron parameters to avoid iron accumulation.

If you forget to take this product
Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for an injection.

Contraindications
  • Hypersensitivity to ferric carboxymaltose or any component of the formulation
  • Allergic reactions to other injectable iron preparations
  • In case of iron overload
Storage
  • Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
  • Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the blister, the wallet, or the carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
  • Store below 30°C. Keep away from freezing and light.
  • Once the vials have been opened, they should be used immediately.
  • After dilution with sodium chloride solution, the diluted solution should be used immediately.
Contents of the Pack

The active substance is ferric carboxymaltose.
Each Redoxyfer® vial is 10 mL and contains 500 mg ferric carboxymaltose.