Ascorbic acid and carbonyl iron and Gilotrif

• Generic Name: ascorbic acid / carbonyl iron
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Fe C, Icar-C, Vitron-C

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is found in citrus fruit, tomatoes, potatoes, and leafy vegetables. Ascorbic acid is important for the skin and connective tissues, for normal chemical and hormonal production, and for the immune system.

Carbonyl iron is a form of the mineral iron. Iron is important for many functions in the body, especially for the transport of oxygen in the blood.

Ascorbic acid and carbonyl iron is a combination vitamin/mineral supplement that helps your body better absorb iron from your diet.

Ascorbic acid and carbonyl iron may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: afatinib
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Gilotrif

Gilotrif (afatinib) is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Gilotrif is used to treat a certain type of non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. It is used for this condition only if your tumor has a specific genetic marker for which your doctor will test.

Gilotrif is also used to treat squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to other parts of the body after other cancer medicine has been tried without successful treatment.