Iron sucrose is used to treat iron deficiency anemia in people with kidney disease.

Iron sucrose is for use in adults and children at least 2 years old.

Iron sucrose is not for treating other forms of anemia not caused by iron deficiency.

Iron sucrose may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not be treated with this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to an iron injection.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• hemochromatosis or iron overload (the buildup of excess iron).

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Iron sucrose can harm an unborn baby if you have a severe reaction to this medicine during your second or third trimester. However, not treating iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy may cause complications such as premature birth or low birth weight. The benefit of treating your condition during pregnancy may outweigh any risks.

If you are breastfeeding, tell your doctor if you notice diarrhea or constipation in the nursing baby.

Use Venofer (Iron Sucrose (Injection)) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, rash, itching; feeling light-headed; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Tell your caregivers right away if you have:

• problems with your dialysis vein access point;
• chest pain;
• high blood pressure--severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears;
• low blood pressure--a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; or
• signs of inflammation in the lining of your stomach--pain or swelling, bloating, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, fever.

Common side effects may include:

• fever, cold or flu symptoms (sore throat, cough, stuffy nose, sneezing);
• high or low blood pressure;
• headache, dizziness;
• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
• muscle or joint pain, back pain;
• pain or swelling in an arm or leg;
• itching; or
• bruising or irritation where the medicine was injected.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.