13-04076. Ferrous Carbonate Saccharated [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 8001-10-3

Description and references

Freshly pptd FeCO3 protected from oxidation by admixture with sugar. Contains not less than 15% FeCO3. Prepn: U.S.D. 25th ed., p 575.

Properties

Olive-gray to greenish-brown powder. Odorless. Partially sol in water, completely sol in dil mineral acids.

Therapeutic Category

Hematinic.

Therapeutic Category (Veterinary)

In iron deficiency.

Keywords

Hematinic

Status

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