imax-s injection
🤰 Pregnancy Category C
📋 Prescription Required
💊 Generic Available
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Clinical Reference Standards: CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation), Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) & WHO | Last Updated: September 2026
Clinical Reference Standards: CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation), Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) & WHO | Last Updated: September 2026
What is imax-s injection used for?
This medicine contains Iron Sucrose (20mg/ml) and is used to treat GYNAECOLOGICAL. Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Iron Sucrose (20mg/ml)
- Manufacturer: Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
💡 Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.
💊 imax-s injection Uses & Benefits
- Imax-S Injection is an iron replacement medicine.
- It is used to treat a type of anemia where you have too few red blood cells because you have too little iron in your body (iron-deficiency anemia).
- Iron is needed to produce the red blood cells that carry oxygen around your body.Imax-S Injection is given by slow infusion (drip) into a vein by your doctor or nurse.
- Your doctor will decide the dose you need and how many injections you should have to improve your anemia.
- It will also help to eat a well-balanced diet that has enough iron.
- Good sources of iron include pulses (dal), green leafy vegetables like spinach, beans, eggs, dry fruits, and non-vegetarian foods.The most common side effects include altered taste, hypertension (high blood pressure), nausea, and injection site reactions (such as pain, redness, and inflammation" class="semantic-link" title="Medicines for swelling">swelling).
- Some people may develop a temporary fall in blood pressure (hypotension) if this medicine is given too rapidly.
- Your doctor will also monitor you for signs of an allergic reaction such as breathlessness, dizziness, feeling uneasy, hives, swelling of face, tongue, and throat, etc.
- while this medicine is being given.
- If you are bothered by them or they go on for longer, talk to your doctor or nurse.You should not have this medicine if your anemia is not caused by a lack of iron.
- Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have rheumatoid arthritis, asthma or other allergies, high blood pressure, or liver problems.
- This may affect your treatment.
- It is not known whether this medicine is safe for use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding so please take advice from your doctor.
- You will have tests to check your blood cells and iron levels, monitor your progress and check for side effects.
- It may be advisable to limit alcohol during treatment.
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Iron Sucrose (20mg/ml) |
| Brand Name | imax-s injection |
| Manufacturer | Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GYNAECOLOGICAL |
| Action Class | Haemopoetic agents |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30°C), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
💡 How to Take imax-s injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of imax-s injection
- Taste change
- Injection site reactions (pain
- swelling
- redness)
- Nausea
- Decreased blood pressure
- High blood pressure
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.