Iron Therapy for Preterm Infants

[Dr.Vad]

...guidelines recommend giving iron supplements at a dose of 1–2 mg/kg/day up to 6 months of age to infants with birth weights of 2000–2500g (21). We agree with this recommendation and, additionally, recommend a post discharge dietary iron intake of 2 mg/kg/day for infants with a birth weight of 1500–2000 g. Iron supplements or intake of iron-fortified formula in the recommended doses should be continued for at least 6–12 months of age, depending on diet. Hemoglobin and serum ferritin should be checked at follow-up visits and assessed in comparison with reference levels for different ages.

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