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Mother, Infant and Young Child Nutrition and Malnutrition |
Management of Malnutrition in Children Under Five Years
Management of Micronutrient Deficiencies
Management of Iron Deficiency Anaemia (IDA) Key steps:
- All patients with clinical signs of Iron Deficiency Anaemia should receive iron and folic acid supplementation according to their age for 3 months.
Group |
Iron |
Folic Acid |
Dose of
Syrup / tablets |
Comment |
< 2 years
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25 |
100-400 |
4 ml syrup
once a day |
Exact dose is 3-6 mg\kg\day. Giving the syrup in doses between ½ to 1 times of weight in ml will give the exact quantity. Hence dose should not exceed weight of the child. eg 8 kg should not receive more than 8 ml.
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2-12 years
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60 |
400 |
8 ml syrup
once a day |
Adolescents and adults including pregnant mothers
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120 |
400 |
1 tablet
a day |
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Detection and Referral of Severe Anaemia
Check WHO protocol for Severe Anaemia
29 September, 2011
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