Generic name:sodium ferric gluconate complex [ SOE-dee-um-FER-ik-GLU-koe-nate-KOM-plex ]
Drug class:Iron products
What is Ferrlecit?
Sodium ferric gluconate is a type of iron. You normally get iron from the foods you eat. In your body, iron becomes a part of your hemoglobin (HEEM o glo bin) and myoglobin (MY o glo bin). Hemoglobin carries oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs. Myoglobin helps your muscle cells store oxygen.
Ferrlecit is used to treat iron deficiency anemia (a lack of red blood cells caused by having too little iron in the body) in adults and children at least 6 years old. This medicine is for people with kidney disease who are on dialysis.
Ferrlecit may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Ferrlecit if you are allergic to Ferrlecit or benzyl alcohol.
Ferrlecit is not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 years old. This medicine may contain an ingredient that can cause serious side effects or death in very young or premature babies.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
iron overload syndrome; or
if you receive regular blood transfusions.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
