Iron Supplementation can prevent iron deficiency anemia in Infants At Age 4 Months Iron supplement, iron deficiency anemia, children
Conditions
Interventions
iron supplement (15 mg/0.6 ml Ferdek drops, average dose for one patients is 1.5-2 mg/kg/day) apply dose once daily for 5 month(until age 9 months),placebo (Manufactured by OLIC(Thailand) Limited Bang
Active Comparator Drug,Placebo Comparator Drug
iron supplement (Ferdek drop),Placebo
Sponsors
Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
4 Months to 5 Months
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Only infants who met the following criteria were considered eligible: (1) gestational age 37-42 weeks, (2) birthweight more than 2,500 gm.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria for this study included the following: (1) congenital disease and genetic disease, (2) gastrointestinal disease, (4) renal disease, (5) thalassemia.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The efficacy of iron supplement as a new management for prevent iron deficiency anemia at children age 4 months at age 9 months Hemoglobin, serum ferritin | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The efficacy of iron supplement as a new management for prevent iron deficiency anemia at children age 4 months different between age 4 months and 9 months number change of serum ferritin level after intervention | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactPhuritchaya Warachit
Bhumibol Aduyadej hospital
Outcome results
None listed