sodium ferric gluconate complex

FDA Drug Profile — Ferrlecit

Drug Details

Generic Name
sodium ferric gluconate complex
Brand Names
Ferrlecit
Application Number
NDA020955
Sponsor
sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC
NDC Codes
2
Dosage Forms
INJECTION
Routes
INTRAVENOUS
Active Ingredients
SODIUM FERRIC GLUCONATE COMPLEX

Indications and Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ferrlecit is indicated for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in adult patients and in pediatric patients age 6 years and older with chronic kidney disease receiving hemodialysis who are receiving supplemental epoetin therapy. Ferrlecit is an iron replacement product for treatment of iron deficiency anemia in adult patients and in pediatric patients age 6 years and older with chronic kidney disease receiving hemodialysis who are receiving supplemental epoetin therapy. ( 1 )