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Indications & Uses
Retifer is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
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.
Side Effects
Most common adverse reactions are discolored feces, diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, cough, abdominal pain and hyperkalemia.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
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 Retifer out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center in hospital immediately.
Contraindications
Ferric Citrate is contraindicated in patients with iron overload syndrome (Hemochromatosis).