CARBONYL IRON PHARMACEUTICAL DOSAGE FORMS FOR THE TREATMENT OF IRON-DEFICIENCY ANEMIA

摘要

The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition including an active pharmaceutical ingredient for the treatment of iron-deficiency anemia and related disorders. The active pharmaceutical ingredient is preferably carbonyl iron. The formulation of the pharmaceutical composition of the present invention ensures enhanced absorption of iron in its ferrous form. Also contemplated by the present invention are the methods of making the pharmaceutical composition.