Ferric Citrate (Oral Route)

Ferric citrate is used to control the phosphorus levels in the blood of patients with chronic kidney disease that are on dialysis.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

• Tablet

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of ferric citrate in the elderly.

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following may cause an increased risk of certain side effects but may be unavoidable in some cases. If used together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use this medicine, or give you special instructions about the use of food, alcohol, or tobacco.

• Dairy Food
• Phytic Acid Containing Food

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For oral dosage form (tablets):
  • For control of phosphorus levels in patients with chronic kidney disease on dialysis:
    • Adults—At first, 2 tablets three times a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 12 tablets per day.
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.