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- Tablets
Prescribing for children: Express the dose in terms of elemental iron and iron salt and select the most appropriate preparation; specify both the iron salt and formulation on the prescription.
- Oral solution
Prescribing for children: Express the dose in terms of elemental iron and iron salt and select the most appropriate preparation; specify both the iron salt and formulation on the prescription.
- Tablets
300mg tablets.
Prescribing for children: Express the dose in terms of elemental iron and iron salt and select the most appropriate preparation; specify both the iron salt and formulation on the prescription.
- Tablets
Prescribing for children: Express the dose in terms of elemental iron and iron salt and select the most appropriate preparation; specify both the iron salt and formulation on the prescription.
- Modified release tablets
Prescribing for children: Express the dose in terms of elemental iron and iron salt and select the most appropriate preparation; specify both the iron salt and formulation on the prescription.
BNF: Modified-release preparations of iron are licensed for once-daily dosage, but have no therapeutic advantage and should not be used.
- Oral solution
Prescribing for children: Express the dose in terms of elemental iron and iron salt and select the most appropriate preparation; specify both the iron salt and formulation on the prescription.
- Capsules
Ferric Maltol 30mg capsules – reserved as a last option before referral and if parenteral iron is being considered
- Intravenous infusion
- Intravenous injection (IV)
2nd line. Preferred option in pregnancy or under 18 years.
Ferric derisomaltose is 1st line.
- Intravenous injection (IV)
- Intramuscular injection (IM)
- Intravenous infusion
- Intravenous injection (IV)
Ferric derisomaltose is preferred.
- Intravenous infusion
- Intravenous injection (IV)
Ferric derisomaltose is preferred.