Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
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In-house Standards,
Iron Dextran Injection is a parenteral iron supplement used to treat iron deficiency anemia. It consists of ferric hydroxide complexed with dextran, synthesized via controlled oxidation and polymerization. The active moiety corresponds to the molecular formula Fe(OH)₃·dextran, typically identified by CAS No. 9004-72-8.
Strictly contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to dextran or iron complexes. Administer only under medical supervision due to anaphylaxis risks. Store at controlled room temperature, protected from light, and do not freeze.