A 44 year old woman complains of tiredness and shortness of breath on exertion. Blood tests show haemoglobin 88 g/L, microcytosis and low ferritin. Sh...

Question

A 44 year old woman complains of tiredness and shortness of breath on exertion. Blood tests show haemoglobin 88 g/L, microcytosis and low ferritin. She has heavy menstrual bleeding but no gastrointestinal symptoms. According to primary care guidance, what is the most appropriate initial oral iron regimen?

Accepted Answer

Ferrous sulphate 200 mg once daily

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Ferrous sulphate 200 mg three times daily

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Intravenous iron sucrose

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Oral iron only on alternate days

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No iron, observe until menopause

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Iron deficiency anaemia treatment