Question

A 28-year-old competitive runner with symptomatic iron-deficiency anaemia needs iron therapy. Best formulation and advice?

Accepted Answer

Oral ferrous sulphate 200 mg two to three times daily; advise on side effects and adherence

Answer

IV iron first-line for all

Answer

Oral iron only at bedtime with milk

Answer

Folic acid alone

Answer

No therapy if asymptomatic

Practice question

A 28-year-old competitive runner with symptomatic iron-deficiency anaemia needs iron therapy. Best formulation and advice?