Question

A 62-year-old woman presents with fatigue and shortness of breath on exertion. Full blood count shows: Hb 95 g/L, MCV 75 fL, Ferritin 8 ng/L (ref 15-300). She is diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia. What is the most appropriate initial oral iron preparation and dose according to BNF/CKS?

Accepted Answer

Ferrous sulfate 200mg TDS

Answer

Ferrous fumarate 210mg TDS

Answer

Ferrous gluconate 300mg BD

Answer

Sodium feredetate 190mg BD

Answer

Ferrous fumarate 210mg OD

Practice question

A 62-year-old woman presents with fatigue and shortness of breath on exertion. Full blood count shows: Hb 95 g/L, MCV 75 fL, Ferritin 8 ng/L (ref 15-300). She is diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia. What is the most appropriate initial oral iron preparation and dose according to BNF/CKS?