| Name | Carbonyl Iron |
| Classes |
Electrolyte and Mineral Nutritional Supplement Iron Preparation |
| Diseases |
Blood Disorder Iron Deficiency |
Bangla
EnglishCarbonyl Iron
Carbonyl Iron is a mineral supplement preparation. Iron is a mineral necessary for various physiological functions. It is especially needed for the synthesis of hemoglobin and various enzyme function.
Carbonyl Iron supplement is indicated for iron deficiency, specially during pregnancy.
- Adults and children over 12 years old:
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- Male: 8 mg orally once daily
- Female: 18 mg orally once daily
- Pregnant female: 27 mg orally once daily
- Lactating female 9 mg orally once daily
Carbonyl iron may cause the following side effects-
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Taste disturbances (metallic taste)
- Constipation
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Iron absorption is inadequate in patients who have had a gastric bypass.
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Iron preparations should be used with caution in people who have had a peptic ulcer or inflammatory bowel illness, such as regional enteritis or ulcerative colitis.
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Patients with intestinal strictures or diverticula should be treated with caution.
Contraindication
Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to any component of the medication.
None known.
Contraindicated in patients with Iron overload.
