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INFED iron dextran 50 mg/mL Injection

by Henry Schein, Inc. · 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 BAG (0404-9879-02) / 2 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE
NDC 00404-9879-02
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 0404-9879-02 billing pads the labeler segment with a zero
Rx only Brand On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 0404-9879-02
Product NDC 0404-9879
11-digit billing NDC 00404987902
RxCUI 206216, 311144
UNII 95HR524N2M
Application # NDA017441
SPL Set ID 99bf34be-cb8a-46d1-9637-5544dc2da287
Established class (EPC) Parenteral Iron Replacement; Phosphate Binder
Mechanism of action Phosphate Chelating Activity
Chemical class Iron
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category NDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2022-01-11
Route INTRAMUSCULAR, INTRAVENOUS
Dosage form INJECTION
Substance IRON DEXTRAN
TE code (Orange Book) BP · RLD · RS
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 0404-9879-02 — a 4-4-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the labeler segment → 00404-9879-02. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
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🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerHenry Schein, Inc.
Application holderALLERGAN SALES LLC
FDA applicationNDA017441 (NDA)
Labeler code00404
First marketedJan 2022
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio171 products on file
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🩺 Clinical

📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Iron dextran injection is used to treat iron-deficiency anemia (a lower than normal number of red blood cells due to too little iron) in people who cannot be treated with iron supplements taken by mouth. Iron dextran injection is in a class of medications called iron replacement products. It works by replenishing iron stores so that the body can make more red blood cells.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • INFeD is specifically for people whose iron deficiency can't be managed with oral iron — either because pills upset your stomach too much or because your body hasn't responded to t...
  • Why do I need an injection instead of just taking iron pills?
  • Before your first full treatment dose, you'll receive a very small amount of INFeD — called a test dose — and then be watched for at least an hour. This is because some people have...
  • What is the test dose, and why do I need it?
📖 Read our full Iron Dextran Injection guide →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

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  • UNII 55X04QC32I
    A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.

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💲 Pricing

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Medicare Part B allowsASP · J1750 $18.993 / J1750 unit
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🧾 Billing & reimbursement

FDA NDC (as labeled)0404-9879-02
11-digit billing NDC00404-9879-02
Format4-4-2 as registered → padded to 5-4-2 for billing (zero added to the labeler segment)
HCPCS J-codeJ1750
DescriptorInjection, iron dextran, 50 mg
Billing units / pkg2 units
Crosswalk sourceCMS ASP NDC-HCPCS Crosswalk
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
INFeD 50 mg/mL 00023-6082-10 Allergan, 10 vials $18.876 BP Availability likely
Infed 50 mg/mLthis 00404-9879-02 Henry 1 vial BP FDA listed
Iron Dextran 50 mg/mL 51662-1441-01 HF 2 ml BP FDA listed
About this product: this is the brand-name version. We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
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Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2022
On the market since
Jan 2022
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
4 years listed
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

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Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 0404-9879-02, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 00404-9879-02, written without dashes as 00404987902. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 00404-9879-02, the first segment (00404) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Henry Schein, Inc.; the middle segment (9879) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (02) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
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📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

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🚨 Boxed Warning ~1 min read

BOXED WARNING WARNING: RISK FOR ANAPHYLACTIC-TYPE REACTIONS Anaphylactic-type reactions, including fatalities, have been reported following the parenteral administration of iron dextran injection. Have resuscitation equipment and personnel trained in the detection and treatment of anaphylactic-type reactions readily available during INFeD administration. Administer a test INFeD dose prior to the first therapeutic dose.

If no signs or symptoms of anaphylactic-type reactions follow the test dose, administer the full therapeutic INFeD dose. During all INFeD administrations, observe for signs or symptoms of anaphylactic-type reactions. Fatal reactions have been reported following the test dose of iron dextran injection.

Fatal reactions have also occurred in situations where the test dose was tolerated. Use INFeD only in patients in whom clinical and laboratory investigations have established an iron deficient state not amenable to oral iron therapy. Patients with a history of drug allergy or multiple drug allergies may be at increased risk of anaphylactic-type reactions to INFeD.

WARNING: RISK FOR ANAPHYLACTIC-TYPE REACTIONS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. Anaphylactic-type reactions, including fatalities, have been reported following the parenteral administration of iron dextran injection. (5.1) Have resuscitation equipment and personnel trained in the detection and treatment of anaphylactic-type reactions readily available during INFeD administration.

Administer a test INFeD dose prior to the first therapeutic dose. If no signs or symptoms of anaphylactic-type reactions follow the test dose, administer the full therapeutic INFeD dose. During all INFeD administrations, observe for signs or symptoms of anaphylactic-type reactions.

Fatal reactions have been reported following the test dose of iron dextran injection. Fatal reactions have also occurred in situations where the test dose was tolerated. Use INFeD only in patients in whom clinical and laboratory investigations have established an iron deficient state not amenable to oral iron therapy.

Patients with a history of drug allergy or multiple drug allergies may be at increased risk of anaphylactic-type reactions to INFeD. (5.3)

🎯 Indications and Usage 77 words

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE INFeD is indicated for treatment of adult and pediatric patients of age 4 months and older with documented iron deficiency who have intolerance to oral iron or have had an unsatisfactory response to oral iron. INFeD, an iron replacement product, is indicated for treatment of adult and pediatric patients of age 4 months and older with documented iron deficiency who have intolerance to oral iron or an unsatisfactory response to oral iron. (1)

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~3 min read

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

2.1Important Pre-Treatment Information Discontinue administration of any iron-containing products prior to administration of INFeD. Assess baseline hematologic (hemoglobin and hematocrit) and iron storage parameters (serum iron, total iron binding capacity, and percent saturation of transferrin) to monitor response to therapy. Administer a test dose of INFeD prior to administration of therapeutic dose [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)].

2.2Recommended Dosage for Iron Deficiency Anemia Calculate the INFeD dose based upon Table 1 and formulas below. Continue INFeD until hemoglobin is within the normal range and iron stores are replete. Administer daily doses of no more than 2 mL of INFeD until the total required dose is administered.

Monitor response to therapy by evaluating hematologic parameters (hemoglobin and hematocrit) and iron storage parameters (serum iron, total iron binding capacity, and percent saturation of transferrin). Iron storage parameters may improve prior to hematologic parameters. Serum ferritin may not be an accurate measure of body iron stores in patients on chronic dialysis.

Table 1: Total INFeD Requirement for Hemoglobin Restoration and Iron Stores Replacement in Patients with Iron Deficiency Anemia* Alternatively, the total dose may be calculated using the formulas below: Adults and Children over 15 kg (33 lbs) Dose (mL) = 0.0442 (Desired Hb - Observed Hb) x LBW + (0.26 x LBW) Based on: • Desired Hb = the target hemoglobin in g/dL [Normal hemoglobin (males and females) for body weight over 15 kg (33 lbs) is 14.8 g/dL.] • Observed Hb = the patient’s current hemoglobin in g/dL LBW = Lean body weight in kg [A patient’s lean body weight (or actual body weight if less than lean body weight) should be utilized when determining dosage.] • For males: LBW = 50 kg + 2.3 kg for each inch of patient’s height over 5 feet • For females: LBW = 45.5 kg + 2.3 kg for each inch of patient’s height over 5 feet • To calculate a patient's weight in kg when lbs are known: Children 5 to 15 kg (11 to 33 lbs) Otherwise, the total dose may be calculated using the formula below: Dose (mL) = 0.0442 (Desired Hb - Observed Hb) x W + (0.26 x W) Based on: • Desired Hb = the target hemoglobin in g/dL [Normal hemoglobin for children with body weight of 15 kg (33 lbs) or less is 12 g/dL.] • W = body weight in kg • To calculate a patient's weight in kg when lbs are known:

2.3Recommended Dosage of Iron Replacement for Blood Loss Calculate the INFeD dose based upon the formula below which is based upon the approximate amount of blood loss and pretreatment hematocrit. The formula is based on the approximation that 1 mL of normocytic, normochromic red cells contains 1 mg of elemental iron. INFeD Dose (in mL) = [Blood loss (in mL) x hematocrit] ÷ 50 mg/mL Example: Blood loss of 500 mL with 20% hematocrit Replacement Iron = 500 x 0.20 = 100 mg

2.4Administration The total volume of INFeD required for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia is determined from Table 1 or the appropriate formula listed [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)]. The total volume of INFeD required for the treatment of iron replacement for blood loss is determined from an appropriate formula listed [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)]. NOTE: Do not mix INFeD with other medications or add to parenteral nutrition solutions for intravenous infusion.

Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever the solution and container permit. Discard unused portion. Intravenous Injection Test Dose Prior to the first intravenous INFeD therapeutic dose, administer an intravenous test dose of 0.5 mL [see Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].

Administer the test dose at a gradual rate over at least 30 seconds. Delay administration of the initial therapeutic INFeD dose until 1 hour or more after the test dose. If a hypersensitivity reaction occurs with the test dose…

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 31 words

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Injection: 100 mg/2 mL (50 mg/1 mL), dark brown, slightly viscous, sterile solution in single-dose vials Injection: 100 mg/2 mL (50 mg/mL) in single-dose vials (3)

Contraindications 26 words

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS INFeD is contraindicated in patients who have demonstrated a previous hypersensitivity to iron dextran [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. Known hypersensitivity to INFeD (4)

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~2 min read

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

5.1Hypersensitivity Reactions Serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylactic-type reactions, some of which have been life-threatening and fatal, have been reported following the parenteral administration of iron dextran products, including INFeD. Such reactions have been generally characterized by sudden onset of respiratory difficulty and/or cardiovascular collapse. Fatal reactions have been reported following the test dose of iron dextran and have also occurred in situations where the test dose was tolerated.

Administer only in a setting where resuscitation equipment and medications are available. Administer a test dose of INFeD prior to the first therapeutic dose [see Dosage and Administration (2.4)]. Observe patients for at least one hour after the test dose before administering the remainder of the initial therapeutic dose.

During all INFeD administrations, observe patients for signs or symptoms of anaphylactic-type reactions. Use INFeD only in patients in whom clinical and laboratory investigations have established an iron deficient state not amenable to oral iron therapy. The factors that affect the risk for anaphylactic-type reactions to iron dextran products are not fully known but limited clinical data suggest the risk may be increased among patients with a history of drug allergy or multiple drug allergies.

Additionally, concomitant use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor drugs may increase the risk for reactions to an iron dextran product. The extent of risk for anaphylactic-type reactions following exposure to any specific iron dextran product is unknown and may vary among the products. If hypersensitivity reactions occur during administration, stop INFeD immediately and manage reaction medically.

5.2Delayed Reactions Large intravenous doses, such as used with total dose infusions (TDI), have been associated with an increased incidence of adverse reactions. The adverse reactions are frequently delayed (1 to 2 days) reactions typified by one or more of the following symptoms: arthralgia, backache, chills, dizziness, moderate to high fever, headache, malaise, myalgia, nausea, and vomiting. The onset is usually 24 to 48 hours after administration and symptoms generally subside within 3 to 4 days.

The etiology of these reactions is not known. Do not exceed a total daily dose of 2 mL undiluted INFeD.

5.3Increased Risk of Toxicity in Patients with Underlying Conditions Monitor for iron toxicity when INFeD is used in patients with serious impairment of liver function. It should not be used during the acute phase of infectious kidney disease. Adverse reactions experienced following administration of INFeD may exacerbate cardiovascular complications in patients with pre-existing cardiovascular disease.

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis may have an acute exacerbation of joint pain and swelling following the administration of INFeD. Patients with a history of significant allergies and/or asthma may have an increased risk of hypersensitivity reactions [see Dosage and Administration (5.1)].

5.4Iron Overload Excessive therapy with parenteral iron can lead to excess storage of iron with the possibility of iatrogenic hemosiderosis. All adult and pediatric patients receiving INFeD require periodic monitoring of hematologic and iron parameters (hemoglobin, hematocrit, serum ferritin and transferrin saturation). Do not administer INFeD to patients with evidence of iron overload.

Delayed Reactions: May occur with large intravenous doses. (5.2) Increased Risk of Toxicity in Patients with Underlying Conditions: Monitor for toxicity in these patients. (5.3) Iron Overload: Excessive therapy can lead to iatrogenic hemosiderosis.

Do not administer to patients with iron overload. Periodically monitor hematologic and iron parameters. (5.4)

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~1 min read

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Hypersensitivity Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Delayed Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] Increased Risk of Toxicity in Patients with Underlying Conditions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] Iron Overload [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] Fetal bradycardia [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)] The following adverse reactions associated with the use of INFeD were identified in clinical studies or postmarketing reports.

Because some of these reactions were reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Blood and lymphatic system disorders: Leukocytosis, lymphadenopathy. Cardiac disorders: Cardiac arrest, tachycardia, bradycardia, arrhythmias.

Gastrointestinal disorders: Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. General disorders and administration site conditions: chest pain, chest tightness, weakness, malaise, febrile episodes, chills, shivering, sterile abscess, atrophy/fibrosis (intramuscular injection site), brown skin and/or underlying tissue discoloration (staining), soreness or pain at or near intramuscular injection sites, swelling, inflammation. Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders: Arthralgia, arthritis (may represent reactivation in patients with quiescent rheumatoid arthritis – [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)], myalgia, backache.

Nervous system disorders: Convulsions, seizures, syncope, headache, unresponsiveness, paresthesia, dizziness, numbness, unconsciousness, altered taste. Psychiatric disorders: Disorientation Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: Respiratory arrest, dyspnea, bronchospasm, wheezing. Renal and urinary disorders: Hematuria.

Skin and subcutaneous disorders: Urticaria, pruritus, purpura, rash, sweating. Cardiovascular disorders: Cardiac arrest, tachycardia, bradycardia, arrhythmias, acute myocardial ischemia with or without myocardial infarction or with in-stent thrombosis in the context of a hypersensitivity reaction, cyanosis, shock, hypertension, hypotension, flushing (flushing and hypotension may occur from too rapid injections by the intravenous route), local phlebitis at or near intravenous injection site. Most common adverse reactions are nausea, vomiting, chest pain, backache, hypersensitivity, dyspnea, hypotension, pruritus, flushing, dizziness.

(6) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact AbbVie Inc. at 1-800-678-1605 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

🔄 Drug Interactions 201 words

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS

7.1Drug/Laboratory Test Interactions Drug interactions involving INFeD have not been studied. Concomitant use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor drugs may increase the risk for anaphylactic-type reactions to an iron dextran product. Large doses of iron dextran (5 mL or more) have been reported to give a brown color to serum from a blood sample drawn 4 hours after administration.

INFeD may cause falsely elevated values of serum bilirubin and falsely decreased values of serum calcium. Serum iron determinations (especially by colorimetric assays) may not be meaningful for 3 weeks following the administration of INFeD. Examination of the bone marrow for iron stores may not be meaningful for prolonged periods following iron dextran therapy because residual iron dextran may remain in the reticuloendothelial cells.

Bone scans involving 99m Tc-diphosphonate have been reported to show a dense, crescentic area of activity in the buttocks, following the contour of the iliac crest, 1 to 6 days after intramuscular injections of INFeD. Bone scans with 99m Tc-labeled bone seeking agents, in the presence of high serum ferritin levels or following INFeD infusions, have been reported to show reduction of bony uptake, marked renal activity, and excessive blood pool and soft tissue accumulation.

👥 Use in Specific Populations ~2 min read

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Parenteral iron administration may be associated with hypersensitivity reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)], which may have serious consequences, such as fetal bradycardia (see Clinical Considerations). Advise pregnant persons of the potential risk to the fetus. Available data from postmarketing reports with iron dextran use in pregnancy are insufficient to assess the risk of major birth defects or miscarriage.

There are risks to the pregnant person and fetus associated with untreated iron deficiency anemia in pregnancy (see Clinical Considerations). Iron dextran has been shown to be teratogenic and embryocidal in mice, rats, rabbits, dogs, and monkeys when given in doses of about 3 times the maximum human dose. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown.

All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defects, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk Untreated iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in pregnancy is associated with adverse maternal outcomes such as post-partum anemia.

Adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with IDA include increased risk for preterm delivery and low birth weight. Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Severe adverse reactions including circulatory failure (severe hypotension, shock including in the context of anaphylactic reaction) may occur in pregnant persons with intravenous iron administration (such as INFeD) which may have serious consequences on the fetus such as fetal bradycardia, especially during the second and third trimester. Data Animal Data No consistent adverse fetal effects were observed in mice, rats, rabbits, dogs, and monkeys at doses of 50 mg iron/kg or less.

Fetal and maternal toxicity has been reported in monkeys at a total intravenous dose of 90 mg iron/kg over a 14 day period. Similar effects were observed in mice and rats on administration of a single dose of 125 mg iron/kg. Fetal abnormalities in rats and dogs were observed at doses of 250 mg iron/kg and higher.

The animals used in these tests were not iron deficient.

8.2Lactation Risk Summary Trace amounts of unmetabolized iron dextran are present in human milk. There are no data on the effects of iron dextran in breastfed infants or effects on milk production. The development and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for INFeD in addition to any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from the drug or from the underlying maternal condition.

8.4Pediatric Use INFeD is not recommended for use in infants under 4 months of age [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)]. Reports in the literature from countries outside the United States (in particular, New Zealand) have suggested that the use of intramuscular iron dextran in neonates has been associated with an increased incidence of gram-negative sepsis, primarily due to E. Coli.

Pregnancy: Risk of hypersensitivity reaction which may have serious consequences for the fetus. (8.1) See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION. Revised: 08/2024

🆘 Overdosage 43 words

10 OVERDOSAGE Excessive dosages of INFeD may lead to accumulation of iron in storage sites potentially leading to hemosiderosis. Do not administer INFeD to patients with iron overload [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]. INFeD is not removed by hemodialysis [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~2 min read

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action The circulating iron released from iron dextran, which is subject to physiological control, replenishes hemoglobin and depleted iron stores.

12.2Pharmacodynamics Changes in serum ferritin levels represent the changes in calculated cellular non-heme iron levels. After administration of iron dextran, evidence of a therapeutic response can be seen as an increase in the reticulocyte count.

12.3Pharmacokinetics Following intramuscular injection, INFeD is absorbed within 72 hours with any remaining iron absorbed over the ensuing 3 to 4 weeks. Various studies involving intravenously administered 59 Fe iron dextran to iron deficient subjects, some of whom had coexisting disease, have yielded half-life values ranging from 5 hours to more than 20 hours. The 5 hour value was determined for 59 Fe iron dextran from a study that used laboratory methods to separate the circulating 59 Fe iron dextran from the transferrin bound 59 Fe.

The 20 hour value reflects a half-life determined by measuring total 59 Fe, both circulating and bound. It should be understood that these half-life values do not represent clearance of iron from the body. Serum ferritin peaks approximately 7 to 9 days after an intravenous dose of INFeD and returns to baseline after about 3 weeks.

Absorption Following intramuscular administration, INFeD is absorbed from the injection site into the capillaries and the lymphatic system. Distribution The circulating iron is bound to the available protein moieties to form hemosiderin or ferritin, or to a lesser extent to transferrin. Elimination The half-life of free iron in the plasma circulation is approximately 5 hours.

The half-life of total iron, including both circulating and bound, is approximately 20 hours. These half-life values do not represent clearance of iron from the body. Metabolism Following administration of INFeD, circulating iron dextran is split by the cells of the reticuloendothelial system into its components of iron and dextran.

Excretion Negligible amounts of iron are lost via the urinary or alimentary pathways after administration of iron dextran. Dextran, a polyglucose, is either metabolized or excreted. Specific Populations Patients with Renal Impairment In vitro studies have shown that removal of iron dextran by dialysis is negligible.

Six different dialyzer membranes were investigated (polysulfone, cuprophane, cellulose acetate, cellulose triacetate, polymethylmethacrylate and polyacrylonitrile), including those considered high efficiency and high flux.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 135 words

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

16.1How Supplied INFeD (iron dextran injection USP) containing 50 mg of elemental iron per mL, is available as a dark brown, slightly viscous, sterile solution in 2 mL single-dose amber vials in cartons of 10 (NDC 0023-6082-10). Product repackaged by: Henry Schein, Inc., Bastian, VA 24314 From Original Manufacturer/Distributor's NDC and Unit of Sale To Henry Schein Repackaged Product NDC and Unit of Sale Total Strength/Total Volume (Concentration) per unit NDC 0023-6082-10 2 mL single dose amber vial in cartons of 10 NDC 0404-9879-02 1 2mL single dose vial in a bag (Vial bears NDC 0023-6082-10) 50 mg of elemental iron per mL

16.2Stability and Storage Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

📋 Description 78 words

11 DESCRIPTION INFeD (iron dextran injection USP) is an iron replacement product provided as a dark brown, slightly viscous sterile liquid complex of ferric hydroxide and dextran for intravenous or intramuscular use. Each mL contains the equivalent of 50 mg of elemental iron (as an iron dextran complex), approximately 0.9% sodium chloride, in water for injection. Sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid may have been used to adjust pH.

The pH of the solution is between 4.5 to 7.0.

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