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Comparison Of Efficacy Of Iron Polymaltose Complex And Ferrous Sulphate In Iron Deficiency Anemia In Pediatric Patients
Sponsor: Arooj Khan
Summary
This study aims to compare the efficacy of two iron preparation for the management of children presented with iron deficiency anemia. Ferrous sulphate and lron polymaltose (ferric form) are most commonly used preparations. Both drugs are easily available in market and are often recommended by pediatriclans. The efficacy, bioavail.tbilily, side effects and cost of these preparations vary. This study is designed to find out a drug with better efficacy that can be used for treatment of iron deficiency anemia in local population.
Official title: Comparison Of Efficacy Of Iron Polymaltose Complex And Ferrous Sulphate In Iron Deficiency Anemia In Pediatric Patients With Iron Deficiency Anemia
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
6 Months - 5 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
198
Start Date
2024-01-10
Completion Date
2025-01-10
Last Updated
2024-12-19
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Ferrous sulfate
ferrous sulphate in a dose of 6mg/kg/day of elemental iron once daily for 8 weeks orally in syrup form.
Iron Polymaltose Complex
Iron Polymaltose complex in a dose of 6mg/kg/day of elemental iron once daily orally for 8 weeks.
Locations (1)
Khyber Teaching Hospital
Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan