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iron dextran · Injection

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Overview

Brand name
INFED
Generic name
iron dextran
Dosage form
Injection
Route
Intramuscular
Marketing category
NDA · NDA
Labeler
Henry Schein, Inc.
Product type
Human Prescription Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
1
NDC product codes
2
Packages
2
Data completeness
76% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

Source: NDC Directory
Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Iron Dextran 50 mg/mL 311144 —

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Injection
Route of administration
Intramuscular
Presentations
4

Pharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.

Pharmacologic class

Source: NDC Directory
Established pharmacologic classes (EPC), mechanisms of action (MoA), chemical structures (CS) and physiologic effects (PE).
Class Type Browse
Iron [CS] CS All 10 members
Parenteral Iron Replacement [EPC] EPC All 10 members
Phosphate Binder [EPC] EPC All 42 members
Phosphate Chelating Activity [MoA] MoA All 42 members

Regulatory status

Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory
Application number
017441
Application type
NDA · New Drug Application
Approval date
April 29, 1974
Sponsor
ALLERGAN
Products on application
1
Submissions recorded
146
Products approved under application 017441.
Product Trade name Form Strength Ingredient Status TE Flags
017441-001 INFED INJECTABLE IRON DEXTRAN Prescription BP RLD RS

Therapeutic equivalence

Source: Orange Book
TE code
BP
Reference Listed Drug
Yes
Reference Standard
Yes

What this rating means: Bioequivalence NOT established — potential bioequivalence problems

Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.

Approval history

Source: Drugs@FDA
Most recent submissions on application 017441.
Type No. Action Status Date Review
Supplement 181 Labeling Approved August 1, 2024 Standard
Supplement 180 Labeling Approved September 14, 2021 Standard
Supplement 179 Labeling Approved April 20, 2021 Standard
Supplement 178 Labeling Approved September 11, 2020 Standard
Supplement 171 Labeling Approved August 12, 2009 Standard
Supplement 164 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved November 26, 2002 Priority
Supplement 162 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved November 20, 2001 Priority
Supplement 160 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved July 24, 2001 Priority
Supplement 159 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved July 23, 2001 Priority
Supplement 161 Labeling Approved April 18, 2001 Standard
Supplement 158 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved September 13, 1999 Priority
Supplement 157 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved April 15, 1999 Priority
Supplement 155 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved January 13, 1999 Priority
Supplement 154 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved January 13, 1999 Priority
Supplement 153 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved May 22, 1998 Priority
Supplement 151 Labeling Approved April 4, 1997 Standard
Supplement 150 Labeling Approved April 4, 1997 Standard
Supplement 152 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved February 21, 1997 Priority
Supplement 149 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved August 11, 1995 Priority
Supplement 148 Labeling Approved April 13, 1994 Standard
Supplement 146 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved April 12, 1994 Priority
Supplement 145 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved April 22, 1992 Priority
Supplement 144 Labeling Approved August 5, 1991 —
Supplement 143 Labeling Approved July 12, 1991 —
Supplement 142 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved July 12, 1991 Priority
Supplement 141 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved July 12, 1991 Priority
Supplement 139 Labeling Approved January 12, 1988 —
Supplement 138 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved April 7, 1986 Priority
Supplement 137 Labeling Approved May 13, 1985 —
Supplement 135 Labeling Approved June 17, 1981 —
Supplement 134 Labeling Approved June 15, 1981 —
Supplement 133 Labeling Approved June 15, 1981 —
Supplement 132 Labeling Approved June 15, 1981 —
Supplement 130 Labeling Approved March 5, 1981 —
Supplement 129 Labeling Approved March 5, 1981 —
Supplement 131 Labeling Approved February 18, 1981 —
Supplement 128 Labeling Approved February 3, 1981 —
Supplement 127 Labeling Approved January 16, 1981 —
Supplement 126 Labeling Approved August 20, 1980 —
Supplement 125 Labeling Approved August 20, 1980 —
Supplement 121 Labeling Approved July 7, 1980 —
Supplement 120 Labeling Approved April 1, 1980 —
Supplement 119 Labeling Approved January 21, 1980 —
Supplement 118 Labeling Approved January 21, 1980 —
Supplement 117 Labeling Approved January 21, 1980 —
Supplement 116 Labeling Approved January 21, 1980 —
Supplement 115 Labeling Approved January 21, 1980 —
Supplement 114 Labeling Approved January 21, 1980 —
Supplement 113 Labeling Approved January 21, 1980 —
Supplement 111 Labeling Approved August 13, 1979 —
Supplement 110 Labeling Approved August 13, 1979 —
Supplement 109 Labeling Approved August 13, 1979 —
Supplement 108 Labeling Approved August 13, 1979 —
Supplement 107 Labeling Approved August 13, 1979 —
Supplement 106 Labeling Approved August 13, 1979 —
Supplement 105 Labeling Approved August 13, 1979 —
Supplement 104 Labeling Approved August 7, 1978 —
Supplement 103 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved July 31, 1978 Priority
Supplement 102 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved July 31, 1978 Priority
Supplement 101 Manufacturing (CMC) Approved July 31, 1978 Priority

Review documents

  • 0 · Supplement · August 2, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · August 2, 2024
  • 0 · Supplement · September 15, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · April 22, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · April 22, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · September 21, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · September 14, 2020
  • 0 · Supplement · September 17, 2009
  • 0 · Supplement · April 18, 2001

Prescribing information

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Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260415). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20260415 HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · 20240802

Boxed Warning

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BOXED WARNING WARNING: RISK FOR ANAPHYLACTIC-TYPE REACTIONS Anaphylactic-type reactions, including fatalities, have been reported following the parenteral administration of iron dextran injection. Have resuscitation equipment and personnel trained in the detection and treatment of anaphylactic-type reactions readily available during INFeD administration. Administer a test INFeD dose prior to the first therapeutic dose. If no signs or symptoms of anaphylactic-type reactions follow the test dose, administer the full therapeutic INFeD dose. During all INFeD administrations, observe for signs or symptoms of anaphylactic-type reactions. Fatal reactions have been reported following the test dose of iron dextran injection. Fatal reactions have also occurred in situations where the test dose was tolerated. Use INFeD only in patients in whom clinical and laboratory investigations have established an iron deficient state not amenable to oral iron therapy. Patients with a history of drug allergy or multiple drug allergies may be at increased risk of anaphylactic-type reactions to INFeD. WARNING: RISK FOR ANAPHYLACTIC-TYPE REACTIONS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Anaphylactic-type reactions, including fatalities, have been reported following the parenteral administration of iron dextran injection. (5.1) Have resuscitation equipment and personnel trained in the detection and treatment of anaphylactic-type reactions readily available during INFeD administration. Administer a test INFeD dose prior to the first therapeutic dose. If no signs or symptoms of anaphylactic-type reactions follow the test dose, administer the full therapeutic INFeD dose. During all INFeD administrations, observe for signs or symptoms of anaphylactic-type reactions. Fatal reactions have been reported following the test dose of iron dextran injection. Fatal reactions have also occurred in situations where the test dose was tolerated. Use INFeD only in patients in whom clinical and laboratory investigations have established an iron deficient state not amenable to oral iron therapy. Patients with a history of drug allergy or multiple drug allergies may be at increased risk of anaphylactic-type reactions to INFeD. (5.3)

Indications and Usage

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE INFeD is indicated for treatment of adult and pediatric patients of age 4 months and older with documented iron deficiency who have intolerance to oral iron or have had an unsatisfactory response to oral iron. INFeD, an iron replacement product, is indicated for treatment of adult and pediatric patients of age 4 months and older with documented iron deficiency who have intolerance to oral iron or an unsatisfactory response to oral iron. ( 1 )

Dosage and Administration

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2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION See Full Prescribing Information for weight-based dosing and administration information. ( 2 ) Weight in Kg Weight in Kg INFeD dose volume 2.1 Important Pre-Treatment Information Discontinue administration of any iron-containing products prior to administration of INFeD. Assess baseline hematologic (hemoglobin and hematocrit) and iron storage parameters (serum iron, total iron binding capacity, and percent saturation of transferrin) to monitor response to therapy. Administer a test dose of INFeD prior to administration of therapeutic dose [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 )] . 2. 2 Recommended Dosage for Iron Deficiency Anemia Calculate the INFeD dose based upon Table 1 and formulas below. Continue INFeD until hemoglobin is within the normal range and iron stores are replete. Administer daily doses of no more than 2 mL of INFeD until the total required dose is administered. Monitor response to therapy by evaluating hematologic parameters (hemoglobin and hematocrit) and iron storage parameters (serum iron, total iron binding capacity, and percent saturation of transferrin). Iron storage parameters may improve prior to hematologic parameters. Serum ferritin may not be an accurate measure of body iron stores in patients on chronic dialysis. Table 1: Total INFeD Requirement for Hemoglobin Restoration and Iron Stores Replacement in Patients with Iron Deficiency Anemia* P A T I E N T LE A N BODY WE I GHT Recommended Volume (mL) o f I N FeD B a s ed o n O b s e r v ed H e m o g lobi n kg lb 3 (g/d L ) 4 (g/d L ) 5 (g/d L ) 6 (g/d L ) 7 (g/d L ) 8 (g/d L ) 9 (g/d L ) 10 (g/d L ) 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 11 22 33 44 55 66 77 88 99 110 121 132 143 154 165 176 187 198 209 220 231 242 253 264 3 7 10 16 20 23 27 31 35 39 43 47 51 55 59 63 66 70 74 78 82 86 90 94 3 6 9 15 18 22 26 29 33 37 41 44 48 52 55 59 63 66 70 74 77 81 85 88 3 6 9 14 17 21 24 28 31 35 38 42 45 49 52 55 59 62 66 69 73 76 80 83 3 5 8 13 16 19 23 26 29 32 36 39 42 45 49 52 55 58 62 65 68 71 75 78 2 5 7 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60 63 67 70 73 2 4 7 11 14 17 20 22 25 28 31 34 36 39 42 45 48 50 53 56 59 62 64 67 2 4 6 10 13 15 18 21 23 26 28 31 34 36 39 41 44 46 49 52 54 57 59 62 2 3 5 9 12 14 17 19 21 24 26 28 31 33 35 38 40 42 45 47 50 52 54 57 *Table values were calculated based on a normal adult hemoglobin of 14.8 g/dL for patients with body weights greater than 15 kg (33 lbs) and a hemoglobin of 12 g/dL for patients with body weights less than or equal to 15 kg (33 lbs). Alternatively, the total dose may be calculated using the formulas below: Adults and Children over 15 kg (33 lbs) Dose (mL) = 0.0442 (Desired Hb - Observed Hb) x LBW + (0.26 x LBW) Based on: • Desired Hb = the target hemoglobin in g/dL [Normal hemoglobin (males and females) for body weight over 15 kg (33 lbs) is 14.8 g/dL.] • Observed Hb = the patient’s current hemoglobin in g/dL • LBW = Lean body weight in kg [A patient’s lean body weight (or actual body weight if less than lean body weight) should be utilized when determining dosage.] • For males: LBW = 50 kg + 2.3 kg for each inch of patient’s height over 5 feet • For females: LBW = 45.5 kg + 2.3 kg for each inch of patient’s height over 5 feet • To calculate a patient's weight in kg when lbs are known: Children 5 to 15 kg (11 to 33 lbs) Otherwise, the total dose may be calculated using the formula below: Dose (mL) = 0.0442 (Desired Hb - Observed Hb) x W + (0.26 x W) Based on: • Desired Hb = the target hemoglobin in g/dL [Normal hemoglobin for children with body weight of 15 kg (33 lbs) or less is 12 g/dL.] • W = body weight in kg • To calculate a patient's weight in kg when lbs are known: 2. 3 Recommended Dosage of Iron Replacement for Blood Loss Calculate the INFeD dose based upon the formula below which is based upon the approximate amount of blood loss and pretreatment hematocrit. The formula is based on the approximation that 1 mL of normocy …

Dosage Forms and Strengths

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3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Injection: 100 mg/2 mL (50 mg/1 mL), dark brown, slightly viscous, sterile solution in single-dose vials Injection: 100 mg/2 mL (50 mg/mL) in single-dose vials ( 3 )

Contraindications

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS INFeD is contraindicated in patients who have demonstrated a previous hypersensitivity to iron dextran [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) ] . Known hypersensitivity to INFeD ( 4 )

Warnings and Cautions

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Delayed Reactions: May occur with large intravenous doses. ( 5.2 ) Increased Risk of Toxicity in Patients with Underlying Conditions: Monitor for toxicity in these patients. ( 5.3 ) Iron Overload: Excessive therapy can lead to iatrogenic hemosiderosis. Do not administer to patients with iron overload. Periodically monitor hematologic and iron parameters. ( 5.4 ) 5.1 Hypersensitivity Reactions Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylactic-type reactions, some of which have been life-threatening and fatal, have been reported following the parenteral administration of iron dextran products, including INFeD. Such reactions have been generally characterized by sudden onset of respiratory difficulty and/or cardiovascular collapse. Fatal reactions have been reported following the test dose of iron dextran and have also occurred in situations where the test dose was tolerated. Administer only in a setting where resuscitation equipment and medications are available. Administer a test dose of INFeD prior to the first therapeutic dose [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.4 ) ]. Observe patients for at least one hour after the test dose before administering the remainder of the initial therapeutic dose. During all INFeD administrations, observe patients for signs or symptoms of anaphylactic-type reactions. Use INFeD only in patients in whom clinical and laboratory investigations have established an iron deficient state not amenable to oral iron therapy. The factors that affect the risk for anaphylactic-type reactions to iron dextran products are not fully known but limited clinical data suggest the risk may be increased among patients with a history of drug allergy or multiple drug allergies. Additionally, concomitant use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor drugs may increase the risk for reactions to an iron dextran product. The extent of risk for anaphylactic-type reactions following exposure to any specific iron dextran product is unknown and may vary among the products. If hypersensitivity reactions occur during administration, stop INFeD immediately and manage reaction medically. 5.2 Delayed Reactions Large intravenous doses, such as used with total dose infusions (TDI), have been associated with an increased incidence of adverse reactions. The adverse reactions are frequently delayed (1 to 2 days) reactions typified by one or more of the following symptoms: arthralgia, backache, chills, dizziness, moderate to high fever, headache, malaise, myalgia, nausea, and vomiting. The onset is usually 24 to 48 hours after administration and symptoms generally subside within 3 to 4 days. The etiology of these reactions is not known. Do not exceed a total daily dose of 2 mL undiluted INFeD. 5. 3 Increased Risk of Toxicity in Patients with Underlying Conditions Monitor for iron toxicity when INFeD is used in patients with serious impairment of liver function. It should not be used during the acute phase of infectious kidney disease. Adverse reactions experienced following administration of INFeD may exacerbate cardiovascular complications in patients with pre-existing cardiovascular disease. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis may have an acute exacerbation of joint pain and swelling following the administration of INFeD. Patients with a history of significant allergies and/or asthma may have an increased risk of hypersensitivity reactions [see Dosage and Administration ( 5.1 )]. 5. 4 Iron Overload Excessive therapy with parenteral iron can lead to excess storage of iron with the possibility of iatrogenic hemosiderosis. All adult and pediatric patients receiving INFeD require periodic monitoring of hematologic and iron parameters (hemoglobin, hematocrit, serum ferritin and transferrin saturation). Do not administer INFeD to patients with evidence of iron overload.

Adverse Reactions

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6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Delayed Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] Increased Risk of Toxicity in Patients with Underlying Conditions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] Iron Overload [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] Fetal bradycardia [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)] The following adverse reactions associated with the use of INFeD were identified in clinical studies or postmarketing reports. Because some of these reactions were reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Blood and lymphatic system disorders: Leukocytosis, lymphadenopathy. Cardiac disorders: Cardiac arrest, tachycardia, bradycardia, arrhythmias. Gastrointestinal disorders: Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. General disorders and administration site conditions: chest pain, chest tightness, weakness, malaise, febrile episodes, chills, shivering, sterile abscess, atrophy/fibrosis (intramuscular injection site), brown skin and/or underlying tissue discoloration (staining), soreness or pain at or near intramuscular injection sites, swelling, inflammation. Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders: Arthralgia, arthritis (may represent reactivation in patients with quiescent rheumatoid arthritis – [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)], myalgia, backache. Nervous system disorders: Convulsions, seizures, syncope, headache, unresponsiveness, paresthesia, dizziness, numbness, unconsciousness, altered taste. Psychiatric disorders: Disorientation Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: Respiratory arrest, dyspnea, bronchospasm, wheezing. Renal and urinary disorders: Hematuria. Skin and subcutaneous disorders: Urticaria, pruritus, purpura, rash, sweating. Cardiovascular disorders: Cardiac arrest, tachycardia, bradycardia, arrhythmias, acute myocardial ischemia with or without myocardial infarction or with in-stent thrombosis in the context of a hypersensitivity reaction, cyanosis, shock, hypertension, hypotension, flushing (flushing and hypotension may occur from too rapid injections by the intravenous route), local phlebitis at or near intravenous injection site. Most common adverse reactions are nausea, vomiting, chest pain, backache, hypersensitivity, dyspnea, hypotension, pruritus, flushing, dizziness. (6) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact AbbVie Inc. at 1-800-678-1605 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Drug Interactions

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS 7.1 Drug/Laboratory Test Interactions Drug interactions involving INFeD have not been studied. Concomitant use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor drugs may increase the risk for anaphylactic-type reactions to an iron dextran product. Large doses of iron dextran (5 mL or more) have been reported to give a brown color to serum from a blood sample drawn 4 hours after administration. INFeD may cause falsely elevated values of serum bilirubin and falsely decreased values of serum calcium. Serum iron determinations (especially by colorimetric assays) may not be meaningful for 3 weeks following the administration of INFeD. Examination of the bone marrow for iron stores may not be meaningful for prolonged periods following iron dextran therapy because residual iron dextran may remain in the reticuloendothelial cells. Bone scans involving 99m Tc-diphosphonate have been reported to show a dense, crescentic area of activity in the buttocks, following the contour of the iliac crest, 1 to 6 days after intramuscular injections of INFeD. Bone scans with 99m Tc-labeled bone seeking agents, in the presence of high serum ferritin levels or following INFeD infusions, have been reported to show reduction of bony uptake, marked renal activity, and excessive blood pool and soft tissue accumulation.

Use in Specific Populations

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Parenteral iron administration may be associated with hypersensitivity reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)], which may have serious consequences, such as fetal bradycardia (see Clinical Considerations). Advise pregnant persons of the potential risk to the fetus. Available data from postmarketing reports with iron dextran use in pregnancy are insufficient to assess the risk of major birth defects or miscarriage. There are risks to the pregnant person and fetus associated with untreated iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy (see Clinical Considerations). Iron dextran has been shown to be teratogenic and embryocidal in mice, rats, rabbits, dogs, and monkeys when given in doses of about 3 times the maximum human dose. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defects, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk Untreated iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in pregnancy is associated with adverse maternal outcomes such as post-partum anemia. Adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with IDA include increased risk for preterm delivery and low birth weight. Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Severe adverse reactions including circulatory failure (severe hypotension, shock including in the context of anaphylactic reaction) may occur in pregnant persons with intravenous iron administration (such as INFeD) which may have serious consequences on the fetus such as fetal bradycardia, especially during the second and third trimester. Data Animal Data No consistent adverse fetal effects were observed in mice, rats, rabbits, dogs, and monkeys at doses of 50 mg iron/kg or less. Fetal and maternal toxicity has been reported in monkeys at a total intravenous dose of 90 mg iron/kg over a 14 day period. Similar effects were observed in mice and rats on administration of a single dose of 125 mg iron/kg. Fetal abnormalities in rats and dogs were observed at doses of 250 mg iron/kg and higher. The animals used in these tests were not iron deficient. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary Trace amounts of unmetabolized iron dextran are present in human milk. There are no data on the effects of iron dextran in breastfed infants or effects on milk production. The development and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for INFeD in addition to any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from the drug or from the underlying maternal condition. 8.4 Pediatric Use INFeD is not recommended for use in infants under 4 months of age [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)]. Reports in the literature from countries outside the United States (in particular, New Zealand) have suggested that the use of intramuscular iron dextran in neonates has been associated with an increased incidence of gram-negative sepsis, primarily due to E. Coli. Pregnancy: Risk of hypersensitivity reaction which may have serious consequences for the fetus. (8.1) See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION. Revised: 08/2024

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action The circulating iron released from iron dextran, which is subject to physiological control, replenishes hemoglobin and depleted iron stores.

Description

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11 DESCRIPTION INFeD (iron dextran injection USP) is an iron replacement product provided as a dark brown, slightly viscous sterile liquid complex of ferric hydroxide and dextran for intravenous or intramuscular use. Each mL contains the equivalent of 50 mg of elemental iron (as an iron dextran complex), approximately 0.9% sodium chloride, in water for injection. Sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid may have been used to adjust pH. The pH of the solution is between 4.5 to 7.0.

10 OVERDOSAGE Excessive dosages of INFeD may lead to accumulation of iron in storage sites potentially leading to hemosiderosis. Do not administer INFeD to patients with iron overload [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] . INFeD is not removed by hemodialysis [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] .

How Supplied / Storage and Handling

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING 16.1 How Supplied INFeD (iron dextran injection USP) containing 50 mg of elemental iron per mL, is available as a dark brown, slightly viscous, sterile solution in 2 mL single-dose amber vials in cartons of 10 (NDC 0023-6082-10). Product repackaged by: Henry Schein, Inc., Bastian, VA 24314 From Original Manufacturer/Distributor's NDC and Unit of Sale To Henry Schein Repackaged Product NDC and Unit of Sale Total Strength/Total Volume (Concentration) per unit NDC 0023-6082-10 2 mL single dose amber vial in cartons of 10 NDC 0404-9879-02 1 2mL single dose vial in a bag (Vial bears NDC 0023-6082-10) 50 mg of elemental iron per mL 16.2 Stability and Storage Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Adverse event reports

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1,436
FAERS reports mentioning this drug
as of 2026-09-25T03:42:24+00:00
A report count is not a risk measure. FAERS accepts voluntary and mandatory reports without establishing causation, and reporting is influenced by how widely a drug is used, how long it has been marketed, and media attention. FDA states that reports “do not prove that the drug caused the event”. Compare rates, not totals.

Attributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: IRON DEXTRAN. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.

Packaging and NDCs

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Every National Drug Code package associated with this medication. The NDC is the identifier used for dispensing, billing and pharmacovigilance in the United States.
Package NDC Product NDC Labeler Description Marketing start
0023-6082-10 0023-6082 Allergan, Inc. 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (0023-6082-10) / 2 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (0023-6082-01) April 29, 1974
0404-9879-02 0404-9879 Henry Schein, Inc. 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 BAG (0404-9879-02) / 2 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE January 11, 2022
0023-6082 0023-6082 Allergan, Inc. — April 29, 1974
0404-9879 0404-9879 Henry Schein, Inc. — January 11, 2022

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