Monograph Details
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Hematology
> Anemias
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ICAR PEDIATRIC SUSP |
| Manufacturer |
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Hawthorn Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Generic Name |
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Iron (as carbonyl) 15mg/1.25mL; grape flavor; sugar- and alcohol-free. |
| Also |
• ICAR-C
• ICAR-C PLUS
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| Indications |
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Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia. |
| Children |
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Use Ped Susp. 15mg (of iron) once daily. |
| Adults |
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1 tab once daily. |
| Contraindications |
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Hemochromatosis. Hemosiderosis. |
| Precautions |
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Folic acid may mask pernicious anemia. Monitor hemoglobin, hematocrit, reticulocyte count periodically. Elderly. |
| Interactions |
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Inhibits tetracycline absorption. Aluminum- or magnesium-containing antacids inhibit iron absorption. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Nausea, abdominal discomfort and pain, constipation, diarrhea, masks occult bleeding, black stools. |
| How Supplied |
Tabs—100
Ped Susp—4oz (w. dosing syringe) |
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