
Nefcit 210mg Tablet
Salt Composition
Ferric Citrate (210mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Nefcit 210mg Tablet is used to treat high phosphate level in the body, usually seen in patients with kidney disease.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Nefcit 210mg 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, or 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 women should consult the doctor before receiving the treatment. Also, tell your doctor if you are on any medication for any health conditions.
Directions for Use
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. Nefcit 210mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Nefcit 210mg 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.
Quick Tips
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. Nefcit 210mg Tablet is to be taken with food. Do not chew or crush Nefcit 210mg 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.