A 44-year-old woman with microcytic anaemia (Hb 92 g/L, ferritin 6 µg/L) has no red flags. What oral iron regimen is recommended initially?...

Question

A 44-year-old woman with microcytic anaemia (Hb 92 g/L, ferritin 6 µg/L) has no red flags. What oral iron regimen is recommended initially?

Accepted Answer

Ferrous sulfate 200 mg once daily (or on alternate days)

Answer

Ferrous sulfate 200 mg three times daily

Answer

IV iron immediately for all

Answer

Ferrous fumarate 210 mg three times daily

Answer

No iron; observe

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Iron deficiency anaemia