Carbonyl Iron Medication Information
Get detailed information on Carbonyl Iron, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Carbonyl Iron provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Carbonyl Iron Pronunciation : car BAH nill I ern Therapeutic Classification : HematinicTrade Names/Brand Names of Carbonyl Iron
India :
International :
Elemental Iron, Feosol Caplet, Icar, Iron Chews, Ferra-Cap
Why is Carbonyl Iron Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a dietary supplement, prescribed for iron deficiencies and iron deficiency anemia. It helps in oxygen transportation in the body.When should Carbonyl Iron not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Carbonyl Iron?
Adult: 50 mg orally three times a day.Child: 2 to 4 mg/kg/day divided every 12 to 24 hours (maximum daily dose = 15 mg).
Infants: 1 to 2 mg/kg/day (maximum 15 mg) in 1 to 2 divided doses.
How should Carbonyl Iron be taken?
It comes as a tablet, syrup, and capsule to take by mouth without meal, three times a day.What are the warnings and precautions for Carbonyl Iron?
•Keep this medication out of the reach of children. An accidental overdose of iron for a child can lead to death.Do not take this medication if you have too much iron builds, iron overload disorder, hemolytic anemia.
What are the side effects of Carbonyl Iron?
Local- Pain at injection site, pigmentation of skin, sterile abscess.Systemic- Fever, headache, joint pains, chest pain, flushing, palpitation, difficulty in breathing, anaphylactic reactions, lymph node enlargement.
Miscellaneous - Stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, black or darker than normal appearing stools.
