The Basics
What is Sodium Ferric Gluconate Complex?
Used to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients with kidney disease who are receiving dialysis.
Brand names for Sodium Ferric Gluconate Complex
Nulecit
How Sodium Ferric Gluconate Complex is classified
Ferric Compounds, Hematinics
Sodium Ferric Gluconate Complex During Pregnancy
Sodium Ferric Gluconate Complex pregnancy category
Category BNote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.
What we know about taking Sodium Ferric Gluconate Complex while pregnant
Sodium ferric gluconate complex in sucrose injection was not teratogenic at doses of elemental iron up to 100 mg/kg/day (300 mg/m /day) in mice and 20 mg /kg/day (120 mg/m /day) in rats. On a body surface area basis, these doses were 1.3 and 3.24 times the recommended human dose (125 mg/day or 92.5 mg/m /day) for a person of 50 kg body weight, average height and body surface area of 1.46 m . There were no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Nulecit‚Ñ¢ should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
Taking Sodium Ferric Gluconate Complex While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Sodium Ferric Gluconate Complex?
No information is available on the use of sodium ferric gluconate complex during breastfeeding. Ferrlecit contains 9 mg/mL of benzyl alcohol, which may enter breastmilk and be absorbed by the infant. An alternate intravenous drug with more published data available may be preferred.
Maternal / infant drug levels
No information is available on the use of sodium ferric gluconate complex during breastfeeding. Ferrlecit contains 9 mg/mL of benzyl alcohol, which may enter breastmilk and be absorbed by the infant. An alternate intravenous drug with more published data available may be preferred.
Possible effects of Sodium Ferric Gluconate Complex on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Sodium Ferric Gluconate Complex
Ferric Carboxymaltose, Iron Sucrose.
List of References
Lactation sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/None listed
Disclaimer: This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider with any questions.
