| abstract |
The invention relates to glycosidic iron(II) and iron(III) complex compositions prepared by reacting iron(II) hydroxide and/or iron(III) hydroxide with reducing or non-reducing sugars in the presence of alkalis, for use as pharmaceuticals, where appropriate in conjunction with conventional vehicles and additives, and to the use of these iron complex compositions for the production of a pharmaceutical for anaemic states and as feed additive in piglet rearing. |