Question

A 49-year-old woman with iron deficiency anaemia due to menorrhagia. Best initial oral iron regimen?

Accepted Answer

Ferrous sulfate 200 mg once daily (or alternate-day) with review

Answer

Ferrous sulfate 200 mg three times daily without review

Answer

IV ferric carboxymaltose immediately

Answer

Ferrous fumarate 210 mg once weekly

Answer

Dietary advice only

Practice question

A 49-year-old woman with iron deficiency anaemia due to menorrhagia. Best initial oral iron regimen?