What is Venofer: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Venofer overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • PremierPro Rx Venofer, Venofer

Generic Names:

  • Venofer

Uses:

  • Treats anemia (lack of iron).

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Parenteral Mineral-Trace Mineral

Forms:

  • Injectable

How it’s taken:

  • By injection

What is Venofer used for?

Venofer is indicated for use by patients with iron deficiency (anemia) in the body. It works to enhance the low levels of iron in the body so that it may continue to move oxygen through the blood efficiently.

What form(s) does Venofer come in

  • Injectable

What are common Venofer doses?

  • Vial 2.5ML of 20MG/ML

  • Vial 5ML of 20MG/ML

  • Vial 10ML of 20MG/ML

Common Venofer prescriptions

  • Venofer
    10ml of 20mg/ml vial

  • Venofer
    5ml of 20mg/ml vial

How to take Venofer

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

  • Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

  • Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

What to do if you miss a dose of Venofer

Venofer contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to iron sucrose.

Venofer warnings

  • This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much and cause you to feel dizzy or lightheaded. Stand or sit up slowly if you are dizzy.

  • This medicine could raise your iron levels too high. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have low blood pressure.

Venofer interactions

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have low blood pressure.

  • This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much and cause you to feel dizzy or lightheaded. Stand or sit up slowly if you are dizzy.

  • This medicine could raise your iron levels too high. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Venofer side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed

  • Pain in your back, arms, or legs

  • Chest pain

  • Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Muscle cramps

  • Pain in your back, arms, or legs

  • Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting

  • Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed

  • Headache