Orofer Fcm Injection 20ml

Orofer FCM 1k injection contains ferric carboxy maltose as the active ingredient. It is used to treat iron deficiency anaemia (a condition in which your body has too little of the mineral iron, required to make haemoglobin) in adults. Iron is needed to produce the red blood cells that carry oxygen around your body.

The injectable or parenteral form is advised when you could not tolerate or be successfully treated with iron supplements taken by mouth. It works by restoring iron storage in the body to make more red blood cells. It is given as an injection or infusion (saline drip) into a vein by your doctor or nurse.

This injection will be given by a doctor or nurse in a hospital/clinic. Do not self inject, follow any aftercare instructions given by the doctor/nurse.

Dosage

Overdose

This injection will be given by a doctor or nurse thus chances of overdose are unlikely. However, if you experience any discomfort or specific symptoms inform your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital. You may experience iron overdose in the body or tissues.

Missed a Dose

It is unlikely that the dose of this injection will be missed if you are monitored in a healthcare setup. However, if you have missed any dose of this injection, inform your doctor or nurse immediately.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Orofer FCM 1k injection works by replenishing (filling up) iron stores so that the body can make more red blood cells.

Directions for Use

• This injection will be given by a doctor or nurse in a hospital/clinic.
• Do not self inject, follow any aftercare instructions given by the doctor/nurse.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Orofer FCM 1k injection during pregnancy?

There is limited information about the effects of Orofer FCM 1k injection on human pregnancy. However, your doctor may give you this medicine only if it is needed.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Orofer FCM 1k injection while breastfeeding?

There is limited information about the effects of Orofer FCM 1k injection on breastfeeding mothers. Inform your doctor if you are a breastfeeding mother, he may give you this medicine only if it is needed. Do not take any other medicine without talking to your doctor.

Driving

Can I drive if I have taken Orofer FCM 1k injection?

You may feel dizzy, confused or light-headed after taking this injection. If this happens, do not drive or use any tool or machine.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Orofer FCM 1k injection?

There is limited data available about the effect of alcohol on Orofer FCM 1k injection. Consult your physician if you have a habit of consuming alcohol regularly.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You are allergic to this injection.
• You experience decreased blood pressure after taking this injection.
• You have or had any liver or kidney disease.
• You have any infections or conditions like asthma, skin infection.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to ferric carboxy maltose or any other component of Orofer FCM 1k injection.
• If you have a known serious allergy to other parenteral iron products.
• If you have anaemia not related to iron deficiency such as microcytic anaemia.
• If you have evidence of iron overload or disturbances in the utilisation of iron in the body.
• If you are in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Side effects

• Metallic taste
• Altered blood pressure
• Nausea
• Injection site reaction
• Fever
• Shivering

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Orofer FCM 1k injection works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Do not start oral iron tablets immediately after this injection, wait for 5 days.

Storage and disposal

• Store Orofer FCM 1k injection at a temperature not exceeding 30 °C in the original package in order to protect from light.
• Use immediately after dilution or first opening of the medicinal product. Do not freeze.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does Orofer FCM 1k injection increase haemoglobin?

Orofer FCM injection contains iron required for the formation of haemoglobin and red blood cells. This injection will improve the level of haemoglobin.

Which food supplements are rich in iron?

• Leafy green food such as spinach, kale along with Vitamin C rich food like oranges, red peppers, and strawberries may increase iron absorption.
• Red meat, poultry, and seafood.
• Beans such as kidney beans, chickpeas, soybeans, black beans.
• Nuts and seeds like pumpkin seeds, cashews, pistachio.