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: 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: ≤6 months, or 3 months after correction of anaemia. Dosage recommendations may vary among different products.
Child: As elemental Fe: Treatment: 3-6 mg/kg daily in 2-3 divided doses. Max: 200 mg daily. Prevention: Infants ≥6 months to children <2 years 10-12.5 mg daily; 2-<5 years 30 mg daily; ≥5-12 years 30-60 mg daily; >12 years Same as adult dose. Dosage recommendations may vary among different products.
Child: As elemental Fe: Treatment: 3-6 mg/kg daily in 2-3 divided doses. Max: 200 mg daily. Prevention: Infants ≥6 months to children <2 years 10-12.5 mg daily; 2-<5 years 30 mg daily; ≥5-12 years 30-60 mg daily; >12 years Same as adult dose. Dosage recommendations may vary among different products.
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