Question

A 28-year-old female is found to have iron deficiency anaemia with menorrhagia as the likely cause. Which oral iron preparation is commonly recommended first-line in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Ferrous sulfate 200 mg TDS

Answer

Ferrous gluconate 300 mg OD

Answer

Ferric carboxymaltose IV

Answer

Ferrous fumarate 210 mg OD

Answer

Dietary advice only

Practice question

A 28-year-old female is found to have iron deficiency anaemia with menorrhagia as the likely cause. Which oral iron preparation is commonly recommended first-line in the UK?