FERRISELTZ vs FERRLECIT

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 18, 2026·How we rate

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

ferriseltz ferrlecit

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

FERRIC AMMONIUM CITRATE

SODIUM FERRIC GLUCONATE COMPLEX

Manufacturer

Otsuka

Sanofi Aventis US

Dosage forms

—

Injectable

Drug class

—

Parenteral Iron Replacement

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Hypochromic Anemia, Hematologic Pregnancy Complications

Hematologic Pregnancy Complications, Iron-Deficiency Anemia

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Ferriseltz and Ferrlecit?

Ferriseltz contains Ferric Ammonium Citrate, 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.