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Feruno Injection 10 ml, Pack of 1
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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Feruno Injection is used to treat iron deficiency anaemia in patients who are intolerant to oral iron, and in those who require iron to build up the iron stores very quickly. It contains Iron isomaltoside, which acts as a source of iron and helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and the production of red blood cells.

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Composition :

IRON ISOMALTOSIDE-100MG/ML

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Zydus Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Feruno Injection

Feruno Injection belongs to the group of anti-anaemic medicines used to treat iron deficiency anaemia in patients who are intolerant to oral iron, in those who require iron very quickly to build up the iron stores. Iron deficiency anaemia (lack of red blood cells caused by too little iron in the body) is a condition in which the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to various body tissues.

Feruno Injection contains ‘iron isomaltoside’, which acts as a source of iron and helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and the production of red blood cells. Thereby, Feruno Injection helps in treating anaemia. Iron is necessary for various vital processes in the body.

Feruno Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, rash, and injection site reactions. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Let your doctor know if you are taking any prescription, non-prescription drugs, or herbal products before starting Feruno Injection. If you are known to be allergic to any of the components in Feruno Injection, please inform your doctor. Consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Feruno Injection is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. 

Uses of Feruno Injection

Treatment of Iron deficiency anaemia

Directions for Use

Feruno Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Feruno Injection belongs to the group of anti-anaemic medicines used to treat iron deficiency anaemia in patients who are intolerant to oral iron preparations and those who require iron very quickly to build up the iron stores. Feruno Injection acts as a source of iron and helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and the production of red blood cells. Thereby, Feruno Injection helps in treating anaemia. Iron is necessary for various vital processes in the body.

How Feruno Injection Works

Feruno Injection contains ‘iron isomaltoside’, which acts as a source of iron and helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and the production of red blood cells. Thereby, Feruno Injection helps in treating anaemia. Iron is necessary for various vital processes in the body.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Feruno Injection 10 ml
Managing Medication-Triggered Flushing (Reddening of the skin): A Step-by-Step Guide:
  • Consult your doctor if you experience skin redness, itching, or irritation after taking medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan by changing your medication or providing guidance on managing your erythema symptoms.
  • Your doctor may recommend or prescribe certain medications to help alleviate symptoms.
  • Apply cool compresses or calamine lotion to the affected skin area to reduce redness and itching.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water to help alleviate symptoms and keep your skin hydrated.
  • Monitor your skin condition closely and promptly report any changes, worsening symptoms, or concerns to your healthcare provider.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
Here are the few steps for dealing with itching caused by drug use:
  • Report the itching to your doctor immediately; they may need to change your medication or dosage.
  • Use a cool, damp cloth on the itchy area to help soothe and calm the skin, reducing itching and inflammation.
  • Keep your skin hydrated and healthy with gentle, fragrance-free moisturizers.
  • Try not to scratch, as this can worsen the itching and irritate your skin.
  • If your doctor prescribes, you can take oral medications or apply topical creams or ointments to help relieve itching.
  • Track your itching symptoms and follow your doctor's guidance to adjust your treatment plan if needed. If the itching persists, consult your doctor for further advice.
  • Skin rash caused by allergies is due to irritants or allergens. Therefore, avoid contact with such irritants.
  • Consult your doctor for proper medication and apply an anti-itch medication. Follow the schedule and use the medication whenever needed.
  • Protect your skin from extreme heat and try to apply wet compresses.
  • Soak in the cool bath, which gives a soothing impact to the affected area.
  • Avoid trigger foods that can cause allergic reactions, such as nuts, shellfish, or dairy products.
  • Keep a food diary to track potential food allergens.
  • Include omega-3 rich foods like salmon and walnuts to reduce inflammation.
  • Wear loose, comfortable clothing made from soft fabrics like cotton.
  • Apply cool compresses or take cool baths to reduce itching.
  • Use gentle soaps and avoid harsh skin products.
  • Reduce stress through relaxation techniques like meditation or deep breathing.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.

What if I have taken an overdose of Feruno Injection

Overdose of Feruno Injection may lead to the accumulation of iron in storage sites eventually leading to hemosiderosis. Monitoring of serum ferritin levels may assist in recognizing iron accumulation. In such cases, supportive measures such as chelating agents may be used. However, it is unlikely to overdose on parenteral medication as it is administered by a healthcare professional.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Feruno Injection if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you have anaemia not caused due to iron deficiency, iron overload (excess iron in the body), liver cirrhosis, or disturbances in iron utilisation. Inform your doctor if you have systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, severe asthma, eczema, bacterial infection, low phosphorus levels, high/low blood pressure, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Feruno Injection is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Let your doctor know if you are taking any prescription, non-prescription drugs, or herbal products before starting Feruno Injection.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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FERRIC CARBOXYMALTOSEDimercaprol
Severe
FERRIC CARBOXYMALTOSEEnalapril
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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FERRIC CARBOXYMALTOSEDimercaprol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Feruno Injection 10 ml:
Coadministration of Dimercaprol with Feruno Injection 10 ml can increase the risk of developing kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Feruno Injection 10 ml and dimercaprol, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
FERRIC CARBOXYMALTOSEEnalapril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Feruno Injection 10 ml:
Taking Enalapril and Ferric Carboxymaltoside increases the side effects of enalapril.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Enalapril with Feruno Injection 10 ml may possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, blurred vision, or chest pain, consult your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Follow a well-balanced diet.
  • Eat a healthy diet, especially green leafy vegetables, and do regular physical exercise.
  • Limit junk food items from the outside and stick to freshly prepared home-cooked meals.
  • Increase intake of fruits in the diet especially fruits rich in iron like pomegranate, and citrus fruits.
  • Drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated.
  • Include leafy vegetables, poultry, seafood, beans, nuts, seeds, meat and fortified food in your diet.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

IRON PREPARATIONS

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Alcohol

Caution

It is unknown if alcohol interacts with Feruno Injection, so please consult a doctor.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will decide if Feruno Injection can be taken during pregnancy or not.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will decide if Feruno Injection can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

It is not known if Feruno Injection affects your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Feruno Injection is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Have a query?

FAQs

Feruno Injection is used to treat iron deficiency anaemia in patients who are intolerant to oral iron, and in those who require iron very quickly to build up the iron stores.

Feruno Injection acts as a source of iron and helps in the transportation of oxygen throughout the body and the production of red blood cells. Thereby, Feruno Injection helps in treating anaemia.

Feruno Injection might cause hypophosphatemia (low phosphorus levels). Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as severe tiredness, bone or muscle pain, as these could be a sign of low phosphorus levels. Regular monitoring of phosphorus levels whilst on treatment with Feruno Injection is advised.

Consult your doctor if you have hypertension as Feruno Injection might sometimes cause low or high blood pressure.

Feruno Injection might cause the stools to appear darker than usual; this is due to the elimination of unabsorbed iron. Do not worry, as it is normal and harmless. Consult a doctor if this bothers you or if you notice blood in stools.

Feruno Injection might reduce the absorption of oral iron. Inform your doctor if you are taking oral iron preparations or any supplements.

You are recommended to take Feruno Injection for as long as it is advised by your doctor for effective results. If your symptoms continue or worsen, seek further advice from your doctor.

Feruno Injection is administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.

In addition to Feruno Injection, you can increase iron levels with iron-rich foods like red meat, seafood, beans, spinach, and iron-fortified cereals. Dried fruits like raisins and apricots also help, along with vitamin C-rich foods that enhance iron absorption. Combining these dietary choices with supplements supports better iron levels.

Feruno Injection can be taken with vitamin C, vitamin D, multivitamins, and folic acid. Vitamin C helps enhance the absorption of iron in the body. However, it is advisable to consult your doctor before combining Feruno Injection with other medications to avoid potential interactions.

You are not recommended to take Feruno Injection with zinc as it may affect the absorption of zinc if taken together. Therefore, avoid combining Feruno Injection with zinc unless advised by a doctor. Do not self-medicate.

You are recommended to consult a doctor before taking Feruno Injection with paracetamol or other medicines to avoid potential interactions.

Feruno Injection is not generally associated with weight gain as a direct side effect. However, since individual responses may differ, it is advisable to consult your doctor if you experience any unexpected weight changes while receiving Feruno Injection.

Feruno Injection can cause constipation or acne as a side effect. These are among the more commonly reported reactions to the treatment. If you experience any of these issues, consult your doctor for advice.

Feruno Injection causes side effects such as nausea, rash, and reactions near the injection site. However, these side effects are temporary and do not require any medical attention, as they will gradually reduce over time. Contact a doctor, if these side effects continue for longer durations.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

D' Block, 3Rd Floor, Gillander House, Netaji Subhas Road, Kolkata - 700001 (Wb)
Other Info - FER1227

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Author Details

Santoshini Reddy GDoctor badge

Written By

Santoshini Reddy G

M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jan 1, 2025 | 2:47 PM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.5676.pdf
  2. https://www.hpra.ie/img/uploaded/swedocuments/888f8ac6-2edc-4210-8375-3e62aad8705b.pdf
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