Parenteral iron preparations and iron deficiency anaemia
Pharmacy E-Bulletin from 07 Nov 11
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Iron deficiency is a common cause of anaemia, and oral iron (100 - 200 mg elemental iron/day) is regarded as first line therapy.
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