What is carbonyl iron?
Carbonyl iron is a form of the mineral iron. Iron is important for many functions in the body, especially for the transport of oxygen in the blood.
Carbonyl iron is used as a dietary supplement, and to prevent and to treat iron deficiencies and iron deficiency anemia.
Carbonyl iron may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about carbonyl iron?
Keep this medication out of the reach of children. An accidental overdose of iron by a child can be fatal.
Carbonyl iron may decrease the absorption of other medicines. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking carbonyl iron if you take any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
Who should not take carbonyl iron?
Do not take carbonyl iron if you have
hemochromatosis,
hemosiderosis, or
hemolytic anemia.
Carbonyl iron may be dangerous if you have any of the conditions listed above.
If you do not have an iron deficiency, talk to your doctor about the use of carbonyl iron. Generally, carbonyl iron should not be taken chronically by individuals with a normal iron balance.
Talk to your doctor before taking carbonyl iron if you are pregnant.
Talk to your doctor before taking carbonyl iron if you are breast-feeding a baby.