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ferric hydroxy polymaltose

Iron preparation · Haematinic

Iron preparationHaematinicATC B03AC
CDSCO approvedATC B03AC
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
C
FDA category + note

Mechanism

Forms a complex that releases little free iron in the gut lumen, intended for direct absorption from the intestines.

Indications

Iron deficiency anaemia

Pharmacokinetics

Bioavailability
poor efficacy in treating iron deficiency anaemia in humans; therapeutic efficacy is questionable

Side effects

Common
no metallic tastegood g.i. tolerabilityminimal g.i. irritation

Pregnancy & lactation

Pregnancy

C

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Sources: KD Tripathi 7e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team