Ascorbic acid and carbonyl iron and Risperdal

• 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: risperidone
• Dosage Forms: tablets, orally disintegrating tablets, oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Risperdal, Perseris, Risperdal Consta, Risperdal Consta, Risperdal M-Tab

Risperdal (risperidone) is an antipsychotic medicine that works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain.

Risperdal is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and children who are at least 13 years old.

Risperdal is also used to treat symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic depression) in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.

Risperdal is also used to treat symptoms of irritability in autistic children who are 5 to 16 years old.