A 60-year-old woman is diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia. Her haemoglobin is 95 g/L and ferritin is 8 µg/L. She is otherwise well and has no symp...

Question

A 60-year-old woman is diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia. Her haemoglobin is 95 g/L and ferritin is 8 µg/L. She is otherwise well and has no symptoms suggestive of gastrointestinal bleeding or malabsorption. According to BNF guidance, what is the recommended daily dose of elemental iron for the treatment of iron deficiency anaemia in adults?

Accepted Answer

100-200 mg

Answer

20-40 mg

Answer

50-80 mg

Answer

250-300 mg

Answer

350-400 mg

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Iron Deficiency Anaemia Treatment