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Ferrous versus Ferric Oral Iron Formulations for the Treatment of Iron Deficiency : A Clinical Overview
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Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-05-02
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Iron deficiency anaemia represents a major public health problem, particularly in infants, young children, pregnant women, and females with heavy menses.
Oral iron supplementation is a cheap, safe, and effective means of increasing haemoglobin levels and restoring iron stores to prevent and correct iron deficiency.
Many preparations are available, varying widely in dosage, formulation (quick or prolonged release), and chemical state (ferrous or ferric form).
The debate over the advantages of ferrous versus ferric formulations is ongoing.
In this literature review, the tolerability and efficacy of ferrous versus ferric iron formulations are evaluated.
We focused on studies comparing ferrous sulphate preparations with ferric iron polymaltose complex preparations, the two predominant forms of iron used.
Current data show that slow-release ferrous sulphate preparations remain the established and standard treatment of iron deficiency, irrespective of the indication, given their good bioavailability, efficacy, and acceptable tolerability demonstrated in several large clinical studies.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Santiago, Palacios. 2012. Ferrous versus Ferric Oral Iron Formulations for the Treatment of Iron Deficiency : A Clinical Overview. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502926
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Santiago, Palacios. Ferrous versus Ferric Oral Iron Formulations for the Treatment of Iron Deficiency : A Clinical Overview. The Scientific World Journal No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502926
American Medical Association (AMA)
Santiago, Palacios. Ferrous versus Ferric Oral Iron Formulations for the Treatment of Iron Deficiency : A Clinical Overview. The Scientific World Journal. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502926
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-502926