Carbonyl Iron
CARBONYL IRON
Overview:
Carbonyl iron is a purified form of iron used when your body doesn’t have enough of it, which can lead to conditions like iron-deficiency anemia. It helps the body produce healthy red blood cells, which are essential for carrying oxygen throughout the body. It’s usually taken as a tablet or capsule.
Classification: Dietary iron supplement
Uses:
Treats and prevents iron-deficiency anemia
Supports recovery from blood loss (e.g., after surgery or childbirth)
Often prescribed to pregnant women to help meet increased iron needs
Beneficial for people with poor dietary iron intake or certain medical conditions affecting absorption
How It Works:
Carbonyl iron supplies the body with elemental iron, a mineral it needs to make hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Once absorbed, it helps restore iron levels, improving energy, reducing fatigue, and preventing symptoms of anemia.
Dosage: As prescribed by your doctor.
Side effects:
Like other iron supplements, it can cause some mild effects, such as:
Constipation or diarrhea
Dark-colored stools (harmless)
Stomach cramps or discomfort
Nausea, especially if taken on an empty stomach
Taking it with food may reduce stomach upset but may also lower absorption slightly.
Precautions:
Keep out of reach of children—iron overdose can be dangerous or even fatal
People with conditions like hemochromatosis (iron overload) or chronic liver disease should avoid extra iron unless advised
May interfere with absorption of other medications—space doses 2 hours apart from things like antacids, calcium, thyroid meds, or antibiotics
Best absorbed on an empty stomach, but can be taken with food if needed
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any gut issues like ulcers or inflammation
Disclaimer:
This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage
Folic Acid
FOLIC ACID
OVERVIEW
Folic acid (vitamin B9) is a B vitamin supplement that may be used to prevent and treat folate deficiency (low blood levels of folate) that can cause megaloblastic anemia.
CLASSIFICATION
B-vitamin
USES
Folic acid is a B complex vitamin effective in the treatment of megaloblastic anemias due to a deficiency of folic acid (as may be seen in tropical or nontropical sprue) and in anemia of nutritional origin, pregnancy, infancy, or childhood.
HOW IT WORKS
Folic acid is approved for the prevention and treatment of folate deficiency. Healthy levels of this vitamin, which is really a hormone, not only helps form red blood cells, it protects your brain health and supports a healthy pregnancy.
DOSAGE
As directed by the physician
PRECAUTIONS
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before using folic acid; folic acid requirements are markedly increased during pregnancy, and deficiency may harm a fetus. Folic acid passes into breast milk. Folic acid requirements are markedly increased while breastfeeding; however, amounts present in breast milk are adequate to fulfil infant requirements. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding
SIDE EFFECTS
Redness
skin rash
itching
feeling unwell (malaise), and
respiratory difficulty due to bronchospasm
Disclaimer
This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage.
PRECAUTIONS
Read the label carefully before use
Store in a dry and dark place at a temperature not exceeding 30C. Do not freeze
Keep out of reach of children
SIDE EFFECTS
· Redness
· Dryness
· Itching
Disclaimer
This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare provider for medical advice and proper dosage.
