Active ingredient
Iron dextran
These 2 products sold in the Philippines list Iron dextran as an active ingredient. They are not necessarily interchangeable — concentration, the other ingredients, and the form all differ — but a reader paying three prices for three brands deserves to know they are buying the same molecule.
| Product | Brand | Form | Amount stated | Withdrawal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complexor 3000 | Sagupaan | injectable | 20 mg/mL | Not published by the manufacturer — ask your veterinarian or agrivet |
| Thiabex XS | LDI | injectable | 100 mg | Not published by the manufacturer — ask your veterinarian or agrivet |
Same molecule does not mean same dose or same suitability. Ask a veterinarian or agrivet before substituting one for another.