DrugInfoSys

Ferric Ammonium Citrate

Also known as: Ammonium Ferric Citrate, Citrato amonic ferrico, Ferricum Citricum Ammoniatum

Drug #1333

Ferric Ammonium Citrate used as a source of iron in iron deficiency anemia.

← Previous drugNext drug →

Primary Characteristics

Ferric Ammonium Citrate is also known as Ammonium Ferric Citrate, Citrato amonic ferrico, Ferricum Citricum Ammoniatum.

It is of Synthetic origin.

Molecular Weight: 279.99 · Solubility in Water: Partically Soluble · Solubility in Alcohol: Very Solution · Non-proprietary name: Ferric Ammonium Citrate.

Molecular structure of Ferric Ammonium Citrate

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Advertisement

Indications

Ferric Ammonium Citrate is primarily indicated in conditions like Anaemia, Iron deficiency.

Contraindications

Ferric Ammonium Citrate is contraindicated in conditions like Hemochromatosis, Hypersensitivity to the drug, Breast feeding.

Dosage

None recorded.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Ferric Ammonium Citrate is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Mild gastrointestinal upset.

Warnings / Precautions

It should be used with great caution in case of known hypersensitivity. Pregnant and nursing mothers should avoid the use of drug.

Available Brands

Click on a strength to view available brands.

Multi-Ingredient Combinations

Syrup
100 mg/5ml45 mg/5ml900 mg/5ml
Syrup
2.25 mg/5ml50 mg/5ml
Tabs
9 mg

Storage Conditions

Ferric Ammonium Citrate should be stored . .

Drug Classification

  1. 1.10.1 — Antianemia drugs

Manufacturers

Manufacturers of Ferric Ammonium Citrate in Pakistan:

AdamjeeAlinaAmrosEnglishErosEuroIndusPDHPolyfineRascoSemosSwiss PharmaWilshire