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FERRIC HYDROXIDE: 349 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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349
Total FAERS Reports
39 (11.2%)
Deaths Reported
326
Hospitalizations
349
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
4
Life-Threatening

First Report: 20091019 · Latest Report: 20240918

What Are the Most Common FERRIC HYDROXIDE Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Hospitalisation
136 reports (39.0%)
#2 Most Reported
Arteriovenous fistula site complication
100 reports (28.7%)
#3 Most Reported
Angina pectoris
49 reports (14.0%)

All FERRIC HYDROXIDE Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Hospitalisation 136 39.0% 21 131
Arteriovenous fistula site complication 100 28.7% 10 100
Angina pectoris 49 14.0% 5 49
Fracture 20 5.7% 3 20
Gallbladder disorder 18 5.2% 0 18
Neoplasm malignant 17 4.9% 0 17
Gastrointestinal haemorrhage 15 4.3% 0 15
Pneumonia 14 4.0% 2 14
Cataract 12 3.4% 0 12
Fluid overload 12 3.4% 0 12
Intermittent claudication 12 3.4% 2 12
Pain 12 3.4% 2 12
Cardiac failure congestive 11 3.2% 2 10
Gastroenteritis 11 3.2% 0 11
Aneurysm 10 2.9% 0 10
Pleural effusion 10 2.9% 3 10
Thrombosis in device 10 2.9% 0 10
Hypotension 9 2.6% 0 9
Metastatic neoplasm 9 2.6% 2 9
Atrial fibrillation 8 2.3% 0 8

Who Reports FERRIC HYDROXIDE Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 30.8% female, 69.2% male. Average age: 66.0 years. Most reports from: JP. View detailed demographics →

Is FERRIC HYDROXIDE Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2009 1 0 1
2013 1 1 0
2015 89 11 87
2016 124 17 121
2017 79 7 74
2018 18 3 18
2019 6 0 4
2020 8 0 8
2024 4 0 3

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What Is FERRIC HYDROXIDE Used For?

IndicationReports
Product used for unknown indication 174
Hyperphosphataemia 9

FERRIC HYDROXIDE vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

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Official FDA Label for FERRIC HYDROXIDE

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.