A 49-year-old woman with iron deficiency anaemia due to menorrhagia. Best initial oral iron regimen?...

Question

A 49-year-old woman with iron deficiency anaemia due to menorrhagia. Best initial oral iron regimen?

Accepted Answer

Ferrous sulfate 200 mg once daily (or alternate-day) with review

Answer

Ferrous sulfate 200 mg three times daily without review

Answer

IV ferric carboxymaltose immediately

Answer

Ferrous fumarate 210 mg once weekly

Answer

Dietary advice only

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Iron deficiency anaemia