Typical dosage for Ferrlecit
Ferrlecit is usually given by a healthcare professional in a healthcare setting (such as a dialysis center or infusion center). Your prescriber will determine the appropriate dose for you or your child each time the medication is given.
- Adults (age 18 and over): The typical dose is 125 mg injected into a vein (IV) once every dialysis session. The dose is either given as an IV infusion over 1 hour or as a quicker injection over 10 minutes.
- Children (age 6 and over): The dose will depend on the child’s weight. In general, the typical dose is 1.5 mg/kg (maximum 125 mg) injected into a vein once every dialysis session. The dose is given as an IV infusion over 1 hour.
