Iron Hydrogenated Dextran and Tricitrates

• Generic Name: iron dextran
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: DexFerrum, Infed

Iron dextran is a form of the mineral iron. Iron is important for many functions in the body, especially for the transport of oxygen in the blood.

Iron dextran is used to treat iron deficiencies and iron deficiency anemia (low red blood cells).

Iron dextran may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: citric acid / potassium citrate / sodium citrate
• Dosage Forms: oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Cytra-3, Polycitra, Polycitra-LC, Tricitrates, Virtrate-3

Citric acid and sodium citrate are alkalinizing agents that make the urine less acidic.

Potassium is a mineral that is found in many foods and is needed for several functions of your body, especially the beating of your heart.

The combination of citric acid, potassium citrate, and sodium citrate is used to prevent gout or kidney stones, or metabolic acidosis in people with kidney problems.

Tricitrates may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.