Intravenous Iron Infusions for Adults (18+) in Leicester

If you struggle with iron deficiency and oral iron tablets aren’t effective or cause side effects, intravenous (IV) iron infusions can offer a fast and reliable way to replenish iron stores. At The Health Suite Leicester, your infusion is delivered by experienced healthcare professionals in a fully equipped medical environment, with appropriate monitoring and aftercare.

Quick facts

• Age group: Adults 18+ (If you are 14–18, please see our Young People IV Iron service)
• Medication used: Monofer® (ferric derisomaltose) in most adult cases
• Typical appointment time: 60–120 minutes (including observation)
• Follow-up blood tests: usually 6–8 weeks after treatment

Who this service is for 

IV iron may be recommended when oral iron is ineffective, not tolerated, or unsuitable. Typical scenarios include:

• Heavy menstrual bleeding causes significant iron loss
• Gastrointestinal disorders affecting absorption (e.g., coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel disease)
• Post-bariatric surgery iron deficiency
• Chronic kidney disease (non-dialysis), where iron replacement is needed
• Pre-operative iron deficiency to optimise recovery
• Iron deficiency is associated with chronic illnesses where oral therapy has not worked

Important: IV iron replaces iron stores, but it does not replace the need to identify and address the underlying cause of iron deficiency where appropriate.

Who should not have an infusion (exclusions and deferrals)

An infusion may be unsuitable or deferred if you:

• Are currently pregnant or think you may be pregnant (We do not provide IV iron infusions during pregnancy. Please speak to your midwife/GP/obstetric team.)
• Are under 18 (please see our Young People IV Iron service for ages 14–18)
• Have had a previous serious allergic/hypersensitivity reaction to IV iron
• Have a known iron overload disorder (e.g., haemochromatosis) or evidence of iron overload
• Have anaemia that is not due to iron deficiency (other causes must be considered)
• Have an active infection (treatment is usually deferred until resolved)
• Have decompensated liver disease or severe liver dysfunction where iron overload risk is a concern

If you have complex medical conditions (e.g., severe asthma/atopy, multiple drug allergies, significant cardiac disease), we may recommend GP review before proceeding.

Why we use Monofer® for adult iron infusions

At The Health Suite, we primarily use Monofer® (ferric derisomaltose) because it supports a safe and efficient “one-stop” adult iron infusion pathway.

• One-Visit Potential: Monofer can often deliver the full iron requirement in a single visit (dose-dependent), meaning fewer repeat appointments for many adults.
• Phosphate Considerations: Comparative evidence shows ferric derisomaltose is associated with a much lower rate of low phosphate (hypophosphataemia) than ferric carboxymaltose. Ferinject, we still individualise monitoring based on your history and risk factors.
• Appropriate Monitoring: IV iron can rarely cause serious allergic reactions, so we administer treatment in a medical setting with trained staff and observe you after your infusion.

If you are 14–18, we use Ferinject® as part of our specialist Young People pathway (licensing and monitoring considerations differ).

Book your consultation at The Health Suite Leicester today and take the first step toward restoring your iron levels and vitality.