Iron Infusion
IMPORTANT DETAILS
45 Minutes
Private Room
Medicare Rebate
$150 out of pocket
GP Referral Required
Iron Infusions At Knox GP
Iron is one of the most important minerals for healthy body function, cognitive ability and energy production. Having too much iron can be just as harmful as being iron deficient, so it is essential your iron infusions are administered by an experienced doctor.
DIRECTOR – DANIEL BADOV
Knox General Practice & Family Medicine
What Is An Iron Infusion?
The iron infusion is given intravenously through a needle inserted into the back of your hand or your forearm. Next, the needle is attached to a drip containing iron mixed with saline. This fluid is slowly dripped into the vein and mixes with the blood in the body.
As the iron combined with a saline solution mixes with the blood, it works to restore your iron levels up to a healthy range much faster than supplements or dietary changes. The iron infusion replenishes iron stores, allowing the normal production of hemoglobin which is very important as it carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
It often takes several iron infusions to bring the body’s iron levels up to the appropriate levels. Most patients notice symptoms (tiredness, dizziness and so on) improve within a few days with the full effect being more evident after a couple of weeks.