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IRON DEXTRAN vs IRON SUCROSE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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IRON DEXTRAN vs IRON SUCROSE: Safety Overview

Metric IRON DEXTRAN IRON SUCROSE
Total FAERS Reports 764 4,724
Deaths Reported 43 277
Death Rate 5.6% 5.9%
Hospitalizations 96 1,107
Average Patient Age 48.6 yrs 51.3 yrs
% Female Patients 77.1% 72.4%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Aug 8, 2025
Manufacturer Henry Schein, Inc. Sandoz Inc
Route INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS
Marketing Status Discontinued Prescription