Icar Pediatric Susp

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  • Anemias

Icar Pediatric Susp Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Iron (as carbonyl) 15mg/1.25mL; grape flavor; sugar- and alcohol-free.

How Supplied

Tabs—100
Ped Susp—4oz (w. dosing syringe)

Icar Pediatric Susp Indications

Indications

Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia.

Icar Pediatric Susp Dosage and Administration

Adult

1 tab once daily.

Children

Use Ped Susp. 15mg (of iron) once daily.

Icar Pediatric Susp Contraindications

Contraindications

Hemochromatosis. Hemosiderosis.

Icar Pediatric Susp Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Icar Pediatric Susp Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

Folic acid may mask pernicious anemia. Monitor hemoglobin, hematocrit, reticulocyte count periodically. Elderly.

Icar Pediatric Susp Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Icar Pediatric Susp Interactions

Interactions

Inhibits tetracycline absorption. Aluminum- or magnesium-containing antacids inhibit iron absorption.

Icar Pediatric Susp Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Nausea, abdominal discomfort and pain, constipation, diarrhea, masks occult bleeding, black stools.

Icar Pediatric Susp Clinical Trials

See Literature

Icar Pediatric Susp Note

Not Applicable

Icar Pediatric Susp Patient Counseling

See Literature