13-04075. Ferrous Carbonate Mass [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 8030-35-1
Blaud's mass; Vallet's mass; Fecarb (Ayerst).

Description and references

Contains 36-41% FeCO3, the remainder consisting of honey and sugar. Prepn: U.S.D. 25th ed., p 575.

Properties

Dark greenish-gray to brown, moderately soft mass. Practically insol in water; appreciably sol in water satd with CO2; sol in dil acids.

Therapeutic Category

Hematinic.

Therapeutic Category (Veterinary)

Has been used in iron deficiency.

Keywords

Hematinic

Status

This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.