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International Name - Venofer Composition and Dosage Form: 5 ml ampoules, 5 pieces per pack, 1 ml of solution for injection contains 20mg iron Indications: For iron deficiency anemia with impaired iron absorption from the gastrointestinal tract, insufficient efficacy or intolerance to oral iron preparations Contraindications: Hypersensitivity, signs of iron overload, bronchial asthma, acute infections Pregnancy and Lactation: Not recommended in the 1st trimester, administered with caution in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters Side Effects: Paresthesias, hypotension, dyspeptic events, phlebitis at the injection site Dosage and Administration: The preparation is administered by slow injection or infusion. During infusion, 1 ml of the preparation is diluted in 20 ml of physiological solution (5 ml - 100 ml) and the resulting solution is administered at a rate of 15 min (10 ml in 200 ml, 30 min, etc.). During intravenous injection, it is administered intravenously in concentrated undiluted form slowly at a rate of 1 ml/min (5 ml/5 min). After injection, it is necessary to fix the arm in an extended position. In adults and the elderly, the preparation is usually administered at a dose of 5-10 ml 2-3 times a week. Information on use in children is limited Special Instructions: Intramuscular administration of the preparation is not allowed. In case of a moderately expressed allergic reaction, the use of antihistamines is recommended, and in case of a severe allergic reaction, immediate administration of adrenaline is necessary. It is necessary to avoid damage to the blood vessel with the needle and leakage of the preparation. Mixing the preparation in the same syringe is allowed only with physiological solution For over 3 years Germany VIFOR-ALTANA