Iron is an essential component of hemoglobin in red blood cells and it carries oxygen from the lungs to every part of the body.
The most common nutritional disorder is iron deficiency anemia [IDA], and accounts for nearly half of all anemia cases. This occurs when there isn’t enough iron in the body for it to carry out the important roles it’s needed for.
Treatment with supplements usually makes this type of anemia better.
Babies and small children who have anemia may affect cognitive and physical development which may show as:
*Iron deficiency is a public health problem in Canadian infants and children – Dr. Hartfield Pediatric Child Health. 2010 Jul-Aug; 15(6): 347–350. 10.1093/pch/15.6.347
Babies and small children who have anemia may affect cognitive and physical development which may show as:
*Iron deficiency is a public health problem in Canadian infants and children – Dr. Hartfield Pediatric Child Health. 2010 Jul-Aug; 15(6): 347–350. 10.1093/pch/15.6.347
One of the main causes is low dietary iron. This can occur in:
A diet rich in iron is something you will want to begin to create for your child moving forward. Foods such meat, poultry and fish are rich in heme iron and vegetarian foods such as lentils, tofu, soybeans, lima beans, chickpeas, nuts and grains such as quinoa and oatmeal are a few of the good sources of non-heme iron.
Oral iron supplements are also often recommended for children to help treat or prevent symptoms of low iron and improve their blood levels of:
There are several different types of iron supplements available. You may have heard of non heme iron before, that is sourced from plants and heme iron is sourced from animals. Safe+ is carbonyl iron which is different from heme iron, non heme iron or iron salts, all of which are common types of supplements. Carbonyl iron is a highly pure (98% – 100%) iron, prepared by chemical decomposition of purified iron pentacarbonyl. It’s fine spherical particle size and porosity with huge surface area result in very high bioavailability. It is approximately 70% more bioavailable than iron products containing Ferrous sulfate*
Infants (0 – 12 months) and children (1 – 18 years):
Give ONE ampule (2 mL), ONE – TWO times a day.
It is recommended they take it with food, a few hours before or after taking other medications or health products.
Place the dose directly into the mouth towards the back of the tongue to avoid staining of the teeth.
Some people may experience constipation, diarrhea, and/or vomiting. Stop use if hypersensitivity occurs.
People with hemochromatosis; hemosiderosis or hemolytic anemia. Carbonyl iron may be dangerous if you have any of the conditions listed above
Symptoms of a carbonyl iron overdose include decreased energy; nausea; vomiting; abdominal pain; tarry stools; a weak, rapid pulse; fever; coma; seizures; and death.
Precautions: Keep out of reach of children. Seek immediate medical attention.
Take with food, a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products.
Talk to your doctor and/or pharmacist before giving your child carbonyl iron if they take any other medications or natural health products.
Yes it is Halal certified.
Give the dose as soon as you remember and then continue the routine.
Dairy products can affect absorption negatively. It can be mixed with water or juice to enhance acceptance.
Stop providing it and speak to your doctor
All iron products, including SaFe+ may cause darkening of stool. This is an effect that is not harmful.
SaFe+ can be taken for a long period of time, however your doctor or pharmacist will determine the duration of treatment depending upon your childs condition
Iron can oxidize when exposed to sunlight, this is the reason heavy PVC plastic is used for these ampules.
Pull firmly to separate ampules.
Twist top in one direction. If you find it difficult you can use sanitized scissors, sanitize, dry and cut.
