Ascorbic Acid/Carbonyl Iron

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** An orally bioavailable iron supplement formulation consisting of the combination of carbonyl iron and ascorbic acid. Ascorbic acid facilitates the absorption of iron in the duodenum.

**Synonyms:** - Ascorbic Acid Plus Carbonyl Iron - Ascorbic Acid and Carbonyl Iron - Vitamin C/Elemental Iron - Vitron C - Vitron-C