Carbonyl Iron Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Carbonyl Iron-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Carbonyl Iron brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Carbonyl Iron

Pronunciation : car BAH nill I ern

Therapeutic Classification : Hematinic

Brand Names or Trade Names of Carbonyl Iron

India :

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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.