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Iron-deficiency anaemia
Adult: As a preparation containing the equivalent of 50 mg/ml of iron. Total dose (ml) = 0.0442 (desired haemoglobin - observed haemoglobin) x LBW + (0.26 x LBW) (Note: LBW = Lean body weight(kg)) A test dose of 0.5 ml should be given and observe patient for at least 1 hr for signs for hypersensitivity. Usual daily max: 2 ml (100 mg). Total dose may be given in divided doses on a daily or twice wkly basis via IM inj (into the upper outer quadrant of the buttock); may also be given intravenously by total-dose infusion or as divided inj.
Child: As a preparation containing the equivalent of 50 mg/ml of iron. Total dose (ml) = 0.0442 (desired haemoglobin - observed haemoglobin) x LBW + (0.26 x LBW) (Note: LBW = Lean body weight(kg)) A test dose (<10 kg: 0.2 ml; 10-20 kg: 0.3 ml) should be given and observe the patient for at least 1 hr for signs of hypersensitivity. Usual daily max: <5 kg: Up to 0.5 ml (25 mg); 5-9 kg: Up to 1 ml (50 mg); larger children: 2 ml (100 mg). Total dose may be given in divided doses on a daily or twice wkly basis via IM inj (into the upper outer quadrant of the buttock); may also be given intravenously by total-dose infusion or as divided inj.
Child: As a preparation containing the equivalent of 50 mg/ml of iron. Total dose (ml) = 0.0442 (desired haemoglobin - observed haemoglobin) x LBW + (0.26 x LBW) (Note: LBW = Lean body weight(kg)) A test dose (<10 kg: 0.2 ml; 10-20 kg: 0.3 ml) should be given and observe the patient for at least 1 hr for signs of hypersensitivity. Usual daily max: <5 kg: Up to 0.5 ml (25 mg); 5-9 kg: Up to 1 ml (50 mg); larger children: 2 ml (100 mg). Total dose may be given in divided doses on a daily or twice wkly basis via IM inj (into the upper outer quadrant of the buttock); may also be given intravenously by total-dose infusion or as divided inj.