Ferrous sulfate liquid for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia

Ferrous sulfate versus iron polymaltose complex for treatment of iron deficiency anemia in children.

We assessed the clinical response and side effects of Ferrous sulfate (FS) and Iron polymaltose complex (IPC) in 118 children with Iron deficiency anemia (IDA). Subjects were randomized to receive therapy with either oral IPC (Group A, n=59) or oral FS (Group B, n=59); all were given elemental iron in three divided doses of 6 mg/kg/day. One hundred and six children could be followed up; 53 in e...

Intravenous iron sucrose complex vs. oral ferrous sulfate for postpartum iron deficiency anemia.

Anemia is defined by a decrease in hemoglobin concentration, with a consequent decrease in hematocrit. It is the most common medical disorder in pregnancy. The 2 most common causes of anemia are iron deficiency and acute blood loss at delivery [1]. Depending on the severity of the blood loss, anemic postpartum patients can be at increased risk for morbidity and even mortality [2], and anemia du...

A comparative study between the dispersible Ferric pyrophosphate particles and Ferrous sulfate in treatment of pediatric patients with iron deficiency anemia

Background: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is the most common type of anemia related to malnutrition worldwide. It represents a major problem in developing countries, especially in Egypt. Ferric pyrophosphate (FPP) is a water-insoluble iron compound often used to fortify infant cereals and chocolate drink powders. It causes no adverse color and flavor changes to food vehicles. This study was done...

Oral lactoferrin versus ferrous sulphate and ferrous fumerate for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy

A prospective, randomized, parallel-group, multi-center study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Menoufia University Hospital and central hospitals at Menoufia governorate, Egypt including 300 pregnant women in the second trimester diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia (IDA) who were divided into three groups, the first received lactoferrin capsules, the second rece...

The treatment of iron deficiency anemia.