Feroact Tablet
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Product introduction
Feroact Tablet is used to treat high phosphate level in the body. It works by flushing out the excess amount of phosphate from the body to modulate its level in the body. This condition is usually seen in patients with kidney disease.
Feroact Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. An overdose of this medicine may have harmful effects on your health. It should be taken after meals. Do not stop taking it suddenly without discussing with your doctor.
While on the medication, you may experience discolouration of stool, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, cough, abdominal pain, increased potassium level in blood as its side effects. You must consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration.
Breastfeeding and pregnant woment should consult the doctor before receiving the treatment. Also, tell your doctor if your are on any medication for any health conditions.
Uses of Feroact Tablet
- High phosphate levels in blood
- Iron deficiency
Benefits of Feroact Tablet
In High phosphate levels in blood
Our body needs phosphate for various life functions such as strengthening of bones and teeth, production of energy and forming outer layers of cells in our body called cell membrane. But too much phosphate in our blood can cause serious complications such as heart attack, stroke as well as kidney damage. Feroact Tablet helps to lower the phosphate levels in our blood and prevents these complications particularly in patients who are on dialysis and are unable to get rid of excess phosphate levels through kidneys. Take Feroact Tablet as prescribed by the doctor to get the most of this medicine.
In Iron deficiency
Iron is an important constituent of hemoglobin, myoglobin and other enzymes essential for various body functions. Deficiency of iron can lead to fatigue, heart problems such as palpitations, shortness of breath and will adversely affect your overall health. Feroact Tablet contains ferric citrate, a form of iron, as an active ingredient. Iron is needed to make hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that enables them to carry oxygen around the body. Take Feroact Tablet as advised by the doctor to get the most benefit.
Side effects of Feroact Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Feroact
- Discoloration of stool
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Cough
- Abdominal pain
- Increased potassium level in blood
How to use Feroact Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Feroact Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Feroact Tablet works
Feroact Tablet is an iron salt. When used to lower phosphate level in blood, it works by binding to the phosphates taken through diet, and limits their absorption. When used to treat iron deficiency, it works by converting to the ferrous form (Fe2+) allowing the absorption of the iron component in the same form as dietary iron.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Feroact Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Feroact Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Feroact Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Feroact Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Feroact Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Feroact Tablet is recommended.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Feroact Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Do not chew or crush Feroact Tablet because tablets may cause discoloration of mouth and teeth.
- This medicine can make your stools look darker in color. This is completely harmless.
- Inform your doctor if you experience severe diarrhea, nausea, constipation, vomiting, or abdominal pain after taking this medicine.
- Keep this product out of the reach of children and seek immediate medical attention if the child consumes it accidentally.
- Do not chew or crush Feroact Tablet because tablets may cause discoloration of mouth and teeth.
- This medicine can make your stools look darker in color. This is completely harmless.
- Inform your doctor if you experience severe diarrhea, nausea, constipation, vomiting, or abdominal pain after taking this medicine.
- Keep this product out of the reach of children and seek immediate medical attention if the child consumes it accidentally.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Citric acid derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Phosphorous binder
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Ferric Citrate [FDA Label]. New York, NY: Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2014. [Accessed 05 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
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Name: Edallia Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: S No 22 Prime Heritage F No 5 Mahavir Nagar Near Datta Mandir Sukhsagar Nagar KATRAJ PUNE Pune MH 411046 IN
Country of origin: India
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