Question

A 46-year-old woman with confirmed iron deficiency anaemia is awaiting GI investigations. She has Hb 88 g/L and is symptomatic with fatigue. What is the most appropriate initial oral iron regimen?

Accepted Answer

Ferrous sulphate 200 mg once daily

Answer

Ferrous sulphate 200 mg three times daily

Answer

Ferrous fumarate 200 mg once weekly

Answer

No iron until endoscopy is completed

Answer

IV iron infusion for all patients with iron deficiency anaemia

Practice question

A 46-year-old woman with confirmed iron deficiency anaemia is awaiting GI investigations. She has Hb 88 g/L and is symptomatic with fatigue. What is the most appropriate initial oral iron regimen?