DRUG	SUPPLIED	DOSE	COMMENTS
FERRIC GLUCONATE (Paeds) (sodium ferric gluconate, Ferrlecit) Mechanism of action: Iron salt Ref: 4, 32, 44, 280 Last update: 2022-06-25	Injection: 12.5 mg Fe/mL; 5 mL ampoule Fe refers to elemental iron.	Doses expressed as mg elemental iron. Children: Iron Repletion: 1.5 mg/kg IV per dose (maximum=125 mg) Maintenance: 1 mg/kg IV once weekly adjusted to achieve target iron saturation levels Maximum: 125 mg/dose Adults: 125 mg/dose IV	In hemodialysis patients: repletion dosing is typically administered over 8 sequential dialysis sessions. Adverse effects include hypotension, GI disturbances, fever, rash, myalgia, arthralgias, cramps and headaches. Hypersensitivity has been reported. No test doses are required. Standard Prescription: ferric gluconate__mg Fe IV__(frequency) (__mg/kg of elemental Fe)