Question

A 3-year-old child is found to have iron deficiency anaemia. Which oral preparation is typically recommended first-line for treatment according to BNFC?

Accepted Answer

Ferrous fumarate syrup

Answer

Intravenous iron sucrose

Answer

Dietary advice alone

Answer

Blood transfusion

Answer

Folate supplementation only

Practice question

A 3-year-old child is found to have iron deficiency anaemia. Which oral preparation is typically recommended first-line for treatment according to BNFC?