Ferrous carbonate

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# Overview
Ferrous carbonate is a iron mineral that is FDA approved for the treatment of digestive complaints, and shyness.   Common adverse reactions include stomach upset, constipation or diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.

# Adult Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)

### Indications
- For temporary relief of digestive complaints. Help with shyness.  May also be used for standard homeopathic indications or as directed by your physician.

### Dosage
- Place globules under tongue for 30 seconds. Adults~3-5 globules 3 times a day. Children 2-12 years ~ 1-3
globules 3 times a day. Under 2 years, consult your doctor. Use until symptoms are relieved or as directed by your health care provider.

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Ferrous carbonate in adult patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Ferrous carbonate in adult patients.

# Pediatric Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)

### Indications
- For temporary relief of digestive complaints. Help with shyness.  May also be used for standard homeopathic indications or as directed by your physician.

### Dosage
- Place globules under tongue for 30 seconds. Adults~3-5 globules 3 times a day. Children 2-12 years ~ 1-3

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Ferrous carbonate in pediatric patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Ferrous carbonate in pediatric patients.

# Contraindications
There is limited information regarding Ferrous carbonate Contraindications in the drug label.

# Warnings
- Consult your health care provider if symptoms persist more than 5 days or worsen.
- Keep out of the reach of children.

# Adverse Reactions

## Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding the clinical trail experience

## Postmarketing Experience
- stomach upset, constipation or diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting

# Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Ferrous carbonate Drug Interactions in the drug label.

# Use in Specific Populations

### Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category (FDA):
- If pregnant or breastfeeding ask a health professional before use.
Pregnancy Category (AUS):
- Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Ferrous carbonate in women who are pregnant.

### Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Ferrous carbonate during labor and delivery.

### Nursing Mothers
- If pregnant or breastfeeding ask a health professional before use.

### Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Ferrous carbonate with respect to pediatric patients.

### Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Ferrous carbonate with respect to geriatric patients.

### Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Ferrous carbonate with respect to specific gender populations.

### Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Ferrous carbonate with respect to specific racial populations.

### Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Ferrous carbonate in patients with renal impairment.

### Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Ferrous carbonate in patients with hepatic impairment.

### Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Ferrous carbonate in women of reproductive potentials and males.

### Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Ferrous carbonate in patients who are immunocompromised.

# Administration and Monitoring

### Administration
- sublingual

### Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Ferrous carbonate in the drug label.

# IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Ferrous carbonate in the drug label.

# Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Overdose of Ferrous carbonate in the drug label.

# Pharmacology

## Mechanism of Action

## Structure
- ACTIVE INGREDIENT
- Ferrum Carbonicum 6X, HPUS
- The letters HPUS indicate that these ingredients are officially included in the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States.
- OTHER INGREDIENTS:
- Sucrose

## Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Ferrous carbonate in the drug label.

## Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Ferrous carbonate in the drug label.

## Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Ferrous carbonate in the drug label.

# Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Ferrous carbonate in the drug label.

# How Supplied

## Storage
There is limited information regarding Ferrous carbonate Storage in the drug label.

# Images

## Drug Images

## Package and Label Display Panel

### PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

### Ingredients and Appearance

# Patient Counseling Information
- TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if safety seal is broken before first use.

# Precautions with Alcohol
- Alcohol-Ferrous carbonate interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

# Brand Names
- FERRUM CARBONICUM

# Look-Alike Drug Names
There is limited information regarding the look alike drug names.

# Drug Shortage Status

# Price