Pharmacy specifications

Dosage Form
Venofer® (iron sucrose injection, USP) is available in 5 mL single dose vials. Each 5
mL vial contains 100 mg (20 mg/mL) of elemental iron as iron sucrose in water for
injection. Venofer® contains no preservatives. Parenteral drug products should be
inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to infusion.1
Syringe Stability
Venofer® when diluted with 0.9% Sodium Chloride for Injection, USP at
concentrations ranging from 2 mg to 10 mg of elemental iron per mL, or undiluted
(20 mg elemental iron per mL) and stored in a plastic syringe, was found to be
physically and chemically stable for 48 hours at controlled room temperature
(25°C ± 2°C) and under refrigeration (4°C ± 2°C).142
IV Admixture Stability
Venofer®, when added to IV infusion bags (PVC) containing 0.9% Sodium Chloride
Injection, USP at concentrations ranging from 0.5 mg to 2 mg of
elemental iron per mL, has been found to be physically and chemically stable
for 48 hours at controlled room temperature (25°C ± 2°C) and under refrigeration
(4°C ± 2°C).142