Icar Pediatric Susp Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Iron (as carbonyl) 15mg/1.25mL; grape flavor; sugar- and alcohol-free.
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How Supplied
Tabs—100
Ped Susp—4oz (w. dosing syringe)
Ped Susp—4oz (w. dosing syringe)
Manufacturer
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