DEXFERRUM vs FERRLECIT

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. DEXFERRUM and FERRLECIT 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	FERRLECIT
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	IRON DEXTRAN	SODIUM FERRIC GLUCONATE COMPLEX
Manufacturer	Am Regent	Sanofi Aventis US
Dosage forms	Injectable	Injectable
Drug class	Parenteral Iron Replacement	Parenteral Iron Replacement
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	—	Hematologic Pregnancy Complications, Iron-Deficiency Anemia

dexferrum ferrlecit

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

IRON DEXTRAN

SODIUM FERRIC GLUCONATE COMPLEX

Manufacturer

Am Regent

Sanofi Aventis US

Dosage forms

Injectable

Drug class

Parenteral Iron Replacement

Boxed warning

None

Treats

—

Hematologic Pregnancy Complications, Iron-Deficiency Anemia

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Dexferrum and Ferrlecit?

Dexferrum contains Iron Dextran, while Ferrlecit contains Sodium Ferric Gluconate Complex — 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.