Name Carbonyl Iron + Folic Acid + Zinc
Classes Nutritional Supplement
Mineral and Vitamin Combination
Diseases Malnutrition

Carbonyl Iron + Folic Acid + Zinc

Carbonyl Iron + Folic Acid + Zinc is a combination preparation of iron, folic acid and zinc. 

It is indicated for-

  • Iron deficiency
  • Zinc deficiency
  • Folic acid deficiency

One Capsule daily before food or as directed by the physician.

Carbonyl Iron + Folic Acid + Zinc may cause the following side effects-

  • Nausea
  • Anorexia
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Dark stool
  • Patients with Iron overload conditions such as haemochromatosis, haemolytic anemia, or red blood cell aplasia should be treated with extra caution.
  • Failure to respond to treatment necessitates additional testing to rule out other causes of anemia.
  • Zinc buildup is a possibility in patients with renal failure.

Contraindication

Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to any component of the medication.

Contraindicated in patients with-

  • Iron overload