Feronia: what's in it, and is it OK in pregnancy?
Feronia is a brand name, not a single medicine. What matters in pregnancy and while breastfeeding is what's inside it.
In short
Feronia contains iron sucrose.
What's in Feronia
| Product (as NPPA lists it) | Composition (NPPA's wording) | Company |
|---|---|---|
| FERONIA IV 100 MG INJECTION 5 ML | “FERRIC HYDROXIDE SUCROSE COMPLEX INJECTION 100 MG” | ZUVENTUS HEALTHCARE LTD |
| FERONIA IV 50 MG INJECTION 2.5 ML | “FERRIC HYDROXIDE SUCROSE COMPLEX INJECTION 50 MG” | ZUVENTUS HEALTHCARE LTD |
Same brand name can cover different products — check your pack.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: read the ingredient page
This page gives no pregnancy or breastfeeding verdict of its own. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Feronia in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Sources
- Composition per NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, Government of India) data (Jul 2026): Pharma Sahi Daam, brand “FERONIA”.
Sources checked 26 September 2026. How we source and check every page.
Educational information, not medical advice.