Answer
Leakage outside the vein can cause brown discolouration that may be long-lasting or permanent. Report pain, burning or swelling around the cannula immediately.
Sources for this answer
- Venofer (iron sucrose) — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- NHS Specialist Pharmacy ServiceNHS Specialist Pharmacy Service · NHS medicine guidance
General medicine information. Follow the instructions for your own medicine and speak to a pharmacist or clinician about your individual circumstances.