Ferrostat Pediatrics Fast Melt Iron Supplement Tablets is a high potency Iron supplement for correction of Iron deficiency and Iron deficiency anemia when therapy is indicated by a physician. Each fast melt tablet contains 35 mg Elemental Iron as Carbonyl Iron and 25 mg Vitamin C as Sodium Ascorbate. Carbonyl iron is a highly pure iron, more slowly absorbed and has a higher bioavailability than other forms of iron. Vitamin C is required to enhance Iron absorption. The most common cause of anaemia is thought to be deficiency in iron, an essential nutrient for development and cell growth in the immune and neural systems, as well as in regulation of energy metabolism and exercise. Iron deficiency can result from inadequate intake or absorption of dietary iron, increased need during periods of growth, and blood loss from helminth infections etc. Iron is an important mineral that the body needs to produce red blood cells and keep you in good health.