Description
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Ferrous Fumarate
Indications/Uses
Belongs to the class of oral iron bivalent preparations. Used in the treatment of anemia.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult:Β As elemental Fe: Treatment: 65-200 mg daily, given in up to 3 divided doses. Prevention: 30-60 mg daily. Alternatively, 100 mg daily. Recommended duration: β€6 months, or 3 months after correction of anaemia. Dosage recommendations may vary among different products.
Child:Β As elemental Fe: Treatment: 3-6 mg/kg daily in 2-3 divided doses. Max: 200 mg daily. Prevention:Β Infants β₯6 months to children <2 yearsΒ 10-12.5 mg daily;Β 2-<5 yearsΒ 30 mg daily;Β β₯5-12 yearsΒ 30-60 mg daily;Β >12 yearsΒ Same as adult dose. Dosage recommendations may vary among different products.
Child:Β As elemental Fe: Treatment: 3-6 mg/kg daily in 2-3 divided doses. Max: 200 mg daily. Prevention:Β Infants β₯6 months to children <2 yearsΒ 10-12.5 mg daily;Β 2-<5 yearsΒ 30 mg daily;Β β₯5-12 yearsΒ 30-60 mg daily;Β >12 yearsΒ Same as adult dose. Dosage recommendations may vary among different products.
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