DEXFERRUM vs FERAHEME

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DEXFERRUM and FERAHEME are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	DEXFERRUM	FERAHEME
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	IRON DEXTRAN	FERUMOXYTOL
Manufacturer	Am Regent	Azurity
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Parenteral Iron Replacement	Parenteral Iron Replacement
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Treats	—	Iron-Deficiency Anemia

dexferrum feraheme

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

IRON DEXTRAN

FERUMOXYTOL

Manufacturer

Am Regent

Azurity

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Parenteral Iron Replacement

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Treats

—

Iron-Deficiency Anemia

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Dexferrum and Feraheme?

Dexferrum contains Iron Dextran, while Feraheme contains Ferumoxytol — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.