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Ferrous carbonate

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Overview

Overview

Ferrous carbonate is a iron mineral that is FDA approved for the treatment of digestive complaints, and shyness. Common adverse reactions include stomach upset, constipation or diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.

Adult Indications and Dosage

Adult Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)

Indications

  • For temporary relief of digestive complaints. Help with shyness. May also be used for standard homeopathic indications or as directed by your physician.

Dosage

  • Place globules under tongue for 30 seconds. Adults~3-5 globules 3 times a day. Children 2-12 years ~ 1-3

globules 3 times a day. Under 2 years, consult your doctor. Use until symptoms are relieved or as directed by your health care provider.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Ferrous carbonate in adult patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Ferrous carbonate in adult patients.

Pediatric Indications and Dosage

Pediatric Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)

Indications

  • For temporary relief of digestive complaints. Help with shyness. May also be used for standard homeopathic indications or as directed by your physician.

Dosage

  • Place globules under tongue for 30 seconds. Adults~3-5 globules 3 times a day. Children 2-12 years ~ 1-3
globules 3 times a day. Under 2 years, consult your doctor. Use until symptoms are relieved or as directed by your health care provider.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Ferrous carbonate in pediatric patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Ferrous carbonate in pediatric patients.

Contraindications

Contraindications

There is limited information regarding Ferrous carbonate Contraindications in the drug label.

Warnings

Warnings

  • Consult your health care provider if symptoms persist more than 5 days or worsen.
  • Keep out of the reach of children.
Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Trials Experience

There is limited information regarding the clinical trail experience

Postmarketing Experience

  • stomach upset, constipation or diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting
Drug Interactions

Drug Interactions

There is limited information regarding Ferrous carbonate Drug Interactions in the drug label.

Use in Specific Populations

Use in Specific Populations

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Category (FDA):

  • If pregnant or breastfeeding ask a health professional before use.


Pregnancy Category (AUS):

  • Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category

There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Ferrous carbonate in women who are pregnant.

Labor and Delivery

There is no FDA guidance on use of Ferrous carbonate during labor and delivery.

Nursing Mothers

  • If pregnant or breastfeeding ask a health professional before use.

Pediatric Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Ferrous carbonate with respect to pediatric patients.

Geriatic Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Ferrous carbonate with respect to geriatric patients.

Gender

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Ferrous carbonate with respect to specific gender populations.

Race

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Ferrous carbonate with respect to specific racial populations.

Renal Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Ferrous carbonate in patients with renal impairment.

Hepatic Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Ferrous carbonate in patients with hepatic impairment.

Females of Reproductive Potential and Males

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Ferrous carbonate in women of reproductive potentials and males.

Immunocompromised Patients

There is no FDA guidance one the use of Ferrous carbonate in patients who are immunocompromised.

Administration and Monitoring

Administration and Monitoring

Administration

Monitoring

There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Ferrous carbonate in the drug label.

IV Compatibility

IV Compatibility

There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Ferrous carbonate in the drug label.

Overdosage

Overdosage

There is limited information regarding Overdose of Ferrous carbonate in the drug label.

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

Mechanism of Action

    Structure

    • ACTIVE INGREDIENT
    • Ferrum Carbonicum 6X, HPUS
    • The letters HPUS indicate that these ingredients are officially included in the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States.
    • OTHER INGREDIENTS:
    • Sucrose

    Pharmacodynamics

    There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Ferrous carbonate in the drug label.

    Pharmacokinetics

    There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Ferrous carbonate in the drug label.

    Nonclinical Toxicology

    There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Ferrous carbonate in the drug label.

    Clinical Studies

    Clinical Studies

    There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Ferrous carbonate in the drug label.

    How Supplied

    How Supplied

      Storage

      There is limited information regarding Ferrous carbonate Storage in the drug label.

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      Patient Counseling Information

      Patient Counseling Information

      • TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if safety seal is broken before first use.
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      Precautions with Alcohol

      Precautions with Alcohol

      • Alcohol-Ferrous carbonate interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.
      Brand Names

      Brand Names

      • FERRUM CARBONICUM®[1]
      Look-Alike Drug Names

      Look-Alike Drug Names

      There is limited information regarding the look alike drug names.

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      References

      References

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