Carbonyl iron
Generic name: carbonyl iron [ car-BAH-nill-I-ern ]
Brand names: Feosol Caplet, Icar, Iron Chews, Wee Care, Ferra-Cap, Elemental Iron
Dosage forms: oral suspension (15 mg/1.25 mL); oral tablet (45 mg); oral tablet, chewable (15 mg)
Drug class:Iron products
What is carbonyl iron?
Carbonyl iron is an iron replacement product. You normally get iron from the foods you eat. Iron helps your body produce red blood cells that carry oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs.
Carbonyl iron is used to treat or prevent iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia.
Carbonyl iron may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Keep carbonyl iron out of the reach of children. An accidental overdose of carbonyl iron can be fatal to a child.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use carbonyl iron if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
hemochromatosis;
hemolytic anemia; or
anemia that is not caused by iron deficiency.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you do not have an iron deficiency. Carbonyl iron is generally not for use by people who have a normal iron balance.
Carbonyl iron tablets may contain milk. Tell your doctor if you have lactose intolerance or a milk allergy.
Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Your dose needs may be different during pregnancy or while you are nursing.
Your dose needs may be different during pregnancy or while you are breast-feeding.
Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 12 without medical advice.
How should I take carbonyl iron?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Carbonyl iron may be taken with food if it upsets your stomach.
The chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose. Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.
If you need a blood transfusion, tell your caregivers that you are using carbonyl iron.
Do not take carbonyl iron for longer than 6 months without your doctor's advice.
Store at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Keep this medicine out of th...
