Health Condition 1: D509- Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Syp Colloidal iron (80mg/5ml elemental iron) with RDA of Folic Acid (200 microgm) and B12 (2 microgm): Syp Colloidal iron (80mg/5ml elemental iron) with RDA of Folic Acid (200 microgm)
Sponsors
O/o Director General Armed Forces Medical Services
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Children between 6 to 59 months age with mild to moderate anaemia as defined by WHO and with serum ferritin less than 30 ng/ml attending OPD
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children with thalassemia trait, syndromic children, children with physical, cognitive & mental disability, children with chronic illnesses, severely malnourished children and children who have received a blood transfusion
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparison of haemoglobin, serum ferritin, serum iron studies and serum hepcidin at baseline, three month and six month in both armsTimepoint: Baseline, 3 month and 6 month;Comparison of gastrointestinal side-effect profile of oral iron noted weekly in two armsTimepoint: at 3 month and 6 month | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Prevalence of iron deficiency anaemiaTimepoint: At 3 months and 6 months post start of oral iron therapy in two arms | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactSanjeev Khera
Command Hospital Pune
Outcome results
None listed