Ferric Oxide, Saccharated

**Definition:** A glucaric acid-iron conjugate that is used in the treatment of IRON-DEFICIENCY ANEMIA, including in patients with chronic kidney disease, when oral iron therapy is ineffective or impractical.

**Tree numbers:** - D01.490.100.150 - D02.241.081.844.300.500 - D02.241.511.902.300.500 - D09.811.295.500

**Synonyms:** - D-Glucaric acid, iron(2+) salt (1:1) - Iron-Saccharate - Ferric Saccharate - Iron Oxide (Saccharated) - Iron Sucrose - Ferri-Saccharate