Iron (Age 2 months up to 5 years)

Follow the general instructions for every oral medicines to be given at home

Also follow the instructions listed with the dosage table of each medicine

Give Iron for Anaemia

• Give three doses daily. Supply enough for 14 days
• Follow-up every 14 days and continue treatment for 2 months
• Each dose is 2 mg elemental iron for every kilogram weight. Elemental iron content depends on the preparation you have
• Check the strength and dose of the iron syrup or tablet very carefully
• Tell caregiver to keep Iron out of reach of children, because an overdose is very dangerous
• Give Iron with food if possible. Inform the caregiver that it can make the stools look black
• REMEMBER: Do not give Iron if the child is receiving the RUTF, as RUTF contains sufficient iron

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Integrated Management of Childhood Illness 2022; Child (Age 2 months up to 5 years); Oral Medicines; Iron

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Last checked for updates: June 2023