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Medically reviewed by Militian Inessa Mesropovna, PharmD. Last updated on 14.05.2022
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Iron deficiency due to blood loss, pregnancy, lactation, iron deficiency anemia, hemorrhoids, worm infestation, ulcerative colitis.
Iron supplements are takrn orally to treat and prevent anemia due to iron deficiency (lack of enough iron that affects development of red blood cells causing reduction in number of red blood cells in the body).Iron is also used in the form of iron dextran injection is used to treat iron deficiencies and iron deficiency anemia (low red blood cells) in severe deficiencies or when the patient cannot tolerate iron orally. Iron sucrose injection is used to treat iron deficiency anemia in people with kidney disease. It is usually given with another medication to promote the growth of red blood cells
Applies to carbonyl iron: suspension
Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Constipation; darkened or green stools; diarrhea; loss of appetite; nausea; stomach cramps, pain, or upset; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur while taking carbonyl iron (the active ingredient contained in Orofer FCM)
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black or tarry stools; blood or streaks of blood in the stool; fever; severe or persistent nausea, stomach pain, or vomiting; vomit that looks like blood or coffee grounds.