Question

A 34-year-old woman with microcytic anaemia has ferritin 8 micrograms/L and no red flags. What is the preferred initial oral iron regimen?

Accepted Answer

Ferrous sulfate 200 mg once daily or on alternate days

Answer

Ferrous sulfate 200 mg three times daily

Answer

IV iron first-line

Answer

Ferrous fumarate with vitamin C three times daily

Answer

No treatment; dietary advice only

Practice question

A 34-year-old woman with microcytic anaemia has ferritin 8 micrograms/L and no red flags. What is the preferred initial oral iron regimen?