Ferric Citrate – Generic Drug Info

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Ferric Citrate

Oral Iron preparations

Generic drug information & available brands

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This is a medicine taken by mouth to increase iron levels in the body. It is used to treat iron deficiency anemia, especially in people with long-term kidney disease. It is generally considered safe during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

Indications

Ferric Citrate is indicated in-

The control of serum phosphorus levels in adult patients with chronic kidney disease on dialysis.
The treatment of iron deficiency anemia in adult patients with chronic kidney disease not on dialysis.

Pharmacology

Ferric iron binds dietary phosphate in the Gl tract and precipitates as ferric phosphate. This compound is insoluble and is excreted in the stool. By binding phosphate in the Gl tract and decreasing absorption, ferric iron lowers the phosphate concentration in the serum. Ferric iron is reduced from the ferric to the ferrous form by ferric reductase in the Gl tract. After transport through the enterocytes into the blood, oxidized ferric iron circulates bound to the plasma protein transferrin, and can be incorporated into hemoglobin.

Dosage & Administration

Important:
Do not take any medication without a doctor's prescription. Self-medication can be dangerous.

Hyperphosphatemia in Chronic Kidney Disease on Dialysis:

Starting dose is 2 tablets orally 3 times per day with meals
Adjust dose by 1 to 2 tablets as needed to maintain serum phosphorus at target levels, up to a maximum of 12 tablets daily. Dose can be titrated at 1-week or longer intervals.

Iron Deficiency Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease not on Dialysis:

Starting dose is 1 tablet orally 3 times per day with meals
Adjust dose as needed to achieve and maintain hemoglobin goal, up to a maximum of 12 tablets daily or as directed by the physician.

Use in Children & Adolescents: The safety and efficacy of Ferric Citrate have not been established in Children & Adolescents.

Interaction

Oral drugs such as Doxycycline & Ciprofloxacin have to be separated from Ferric Citrate.

Contraindications

Ferric Citrate is contraindicated in patients with iron overload syndrome (Hemochromatosis).

Side Effects

Most common adverse reactions are discolored feces, diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, cough, abdominal pain and hyperkalemia.

Pregnancy & Lactation

There are no available data on Ferric Citrate use in pregnant women & Lactating mother.

Precautions & Warnings

Iron absorption from Phoscon may lead to excessive elevations in iron stores. May increase in serum ferritin and transferrin saturation (TSAT) levels. Patients may require a reduction in dose or discontinuation of intravenous iron.

Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6 years of age. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center in hospital immediately.

Overdose Effects

No data are available regarding overdose of Ferric Citrate in patients. In patients with Chronic Kidney Disease, the maximum dose studied was 2,520 mg ferric iron per day.

Storage Conditions

Store below 30°C, away from light and in a dry place. Keep out of the reach of children.

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Available Brands

9 found

Brand	Strength	Type	৳
Aurifer Beacon Pharmaceuticals PLC	210 mg	Tablet	25.00
Citofer Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	210 mg	Tablet	25.00
Fericit Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	210 mg	Tablet	20.00
Feryx Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	210 mg	Tablet	25.00
Feup ACI Limited	210 mg	Tablet	25.00
Phosbin UniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	210 mg	Tablet	25.00
Phoscon Navana Pharmaceuticals Ltd.	210 mg	Tablet	25.00
Retifer Opsonin Pharma Ltd.	210 mg	Tablet	25.00
Revocit Square Pharmaceuticals PLC	210 mg	Tablet	25.00

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