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Description medications: Ferrum Lek (Ferrum Lek)

LEK FERRUM (Ferrum Lek) *.

Synonym: iron (III) complex -hydroxide polymaltose, Ferric (III) -hydroxide polymaltose complex

Iron preparation for intramuscular and intravenous injections.

The preparation for intramuscular injection contains 1 ampoule (2 ml), 0.1 g of tribasic iron complexed with maltose; preparation for intravenous injection contains 1 ampoule (5 ml) of 0.1 g iron saccharate.

Indications and contraindications are the same as for ferkovena.

Calculation of the preparation needs is based on the determination of iron deficiency and its reserves in the body (see. Ferkoven).

Intramuscularly administered every other day. The maximum daily dose for adults of 4 ml (2 ampoules), for children weighing up to 5 kg - 0.5 ml (1/4 ampoule), 5 - 10 kg - 1 ml (1/2 ampoule).

Adults usually administered intravenously in the 1st day 2, 5 ml (1.2 ampoules), the 2nd day - 5 ml (1 ampoule) in the Z-th - 10 ml (2 vials), then two times a week 2 ampoules (10 ml).

Intravenous drug must be injected slowly (not more than 1 ml per minute). The contents of the ampoule is diluted with isotonic sodium chloride solution to 10 ml. Do not allow to enter the solution into the subcutaneous fatty tissue.

Do not use intravenous formulation for intramuscular injection.

Storage: Keep in a cool, dark place.

Produced in Yugoslavia.