Merofer Injection

Merofer Injection is given as an injection by your doctor or nurse. You will be watched carefully to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction. Your doctor will decide how many doses you need depending on the cause of your anemia, it may help to eat a well-balanced diet that has enough iron, vitamins, and minerals. Good sources of iron include meat, eggs, raisins, broccoli, and lentils.

The most common side effects include vomiting, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, altered taste, hypotension, and injection site reaction. Most of these usually go away within a short time. If you are bothered by them or they go on for longer, talk to your doctor or nurse.

You should not have this medicine if your anemia is not caused by a lack of iron. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have rheumatoid arthritis, asthma or other allergies, high blood pressure, or liver problems. This may affect your treatment. It is not known whether this medicine is safe for use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding so please take advice from your doctor. You will have tests to check your blood cells and iron levels, monitor your progress and check for side effects. It may be advisable to limit alcohol during treatment.

• Iron deficiency anemia
• Anemia due to chronic kidney disease

• Merofer Injection is given to treat anemia due to iron deficiency.
• Let your doctor know if you are taking any antibiotics.
• Inform your doctor if you have any gastrointestinal disorders like peptic ulcer or ulcerative colitis.
• Iron supplements can make your stools look darker in color. This is completely harmless.
• Merofer Injection can cause constipation, try to eat a well-balanced diet and drink several glasses of water each day.