Iron-deficiency anaemia

Active Ingredient: Ferrous sulfate

Indication for Ferrous sulfate

Population group: only children (1 year - 12 years old)

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

1,5-2 mg/kg 2-3 times daily

Route of admnistration

Oral

Defined daily dose

4.5 - 6 mg per kg of body weight

Dosage regimen

From 1.5 To 2 mg per kg of body weight 3 time(s) per day every day

Active ingredient

Ferrous sulfate

Iron sulphate is a co-factor of various enzymes necessary for the transfer of energy (eg. cytochrome oxidase, xanthine oxidase). Iron is also present in hemoglobin and myoglobin, which are essential for the transport and use of oxygen.

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