Ferric Carboxymaltose: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Ferric Carboxymaltose is an intravenous iron preparation. It is a prescription medicine used for iron deficiency anaemia. In Pakistan it is available as injections, made by 5 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Ferric Carboxymaltose works
Ferric carboxymaltose is a stable iron complex that releases iron gradually once in the bloodstream. The iron is taken up and stored by the body, then used by the bone marrow to make haemoglobin and new red blood cells, correcting anaemia over the following weeks.
What is Ferric Carboxymaltose used for?
Ferric Carboxymaltose is given by infusion to replenish iron stores quickly in people with iron deficiency anaemia. It is used when iron tablets have not worked, cannot be tolerated or are not absorbed, or when iron needs to be restored rapidly, for example in later pregnancy, before surgery, or in people with kidney disease, heart failure or bowel conditions.
Side effects of Ferric Carboxymaltose
Side effects of Ferric Carboxymaltose are usually mild. The more common ones are:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Flushing
- Reactions at the injection site
- Low phosphate levels
Staff watch for allergic reactions; tell them straight away about breathlessness, itching, rash, chest tightness or feeling faint. Brown staining of the skin near the drip site can occur if the infusion leaks, so report any pain or swelling there.
Precautions and warnings
- It is given in hospital or clinic by trained staff who observe you for a period afterwards.
- Tell the team about allergies, asthma, eczema or previous reactions to iron injections.
- Do not take iron tablets at the same time unless advised.
- Let your doctor know if you have an infection or liver disease.
- It is not used in early pregnancy, so tell your doctor if you are or might be pregnant.
Frequently asked questions about Ferric Carboxymaltose
What is the price of Ferric Carboxymaltose in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Ferric Carboxymaltose products currently in stock range from Rs 3,640 to Rs 12,610 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Fercari 50MGIRON/ML IV at Rs 3,640. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Ferric Carboxymaltose are available in Pakistan?
Ferric Carboxymaltose is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Fercari (Hilton Pharma Ltd), Ferinject (Vifor International Inc), Elin (Sami Pharma Ltd), Fcm (Genix Pharma Ltd), Elinjec (Sami Pharma Ltd) and Enoject (Green Star).Do I need a prescription for Ferric Carboxymaltose?
Yes. Ferric Carboxymaltose is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Ferric Carboxymaltose be used during pregnancy?
It is not used in early pregnancy, so tell your doctor if you are or might be pregnant.
Are all Ferric Carboxymaltose brands the same?
Brands that contain the same amount of Ferric Carboxymaltose in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.
Ferric Carboxymaltose brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 7 products containing Ferric Carboxymaltose from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
