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Side effect(s) of Iron Sucrose


Review the side-effects of Iron Sucrose as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Ear
- Ear pain.

   Eye
- Eye inflammation.

   Gastrointestinal
- Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, sensory loss, nausea and vomiting.

   General
- Weakness, chest pain, swelling in the leg, fatigue, injection site burning/ pain and fever.

   Infections
- Injection site infection, respiratory tract infection and urinary tract infection.

   Metabolic
- Excess fluid, gout and increase/decrease in blood sugar.

   Musculoskeletal
- Tissue disorders, joint pain/inflammation, back pain and muscle cramp/pain.

   Central Nervous System
- Dizziness, headache and decreased sensitivity.

   Respiratory
- Increased cough, difficulty in breathing, nose congestion and inflammation of pharynx, nose.

   Skin
- Itching and rash.

   Heart
- High/low blood pressure.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Iron Sucrose

Iron Sucrose(Venofer) generic is a mineral iron, prescribed for iron deficiency anemia especially for kidney failure patients. It replenishes body iron stores in patients with iron deficiency.


Trade Names for Iron Sucrose

India :


International :


Venofer, Nicofer, Encifer, Suez
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