Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHODS: In this study, 40 women with postpartum anemia with hemoglobin (Hb) less than 8 g/dl within 48 h postpartum were randomised into two groups. Group I consisted of 20 women who received 300-600 mg of intravenous iron-sucrose every alternate day for 3 days. Group II consisted of 20 women who were given 300 mg ferrous fumarate orally daily for 14 days. RESULTS: On day 14, the increase in mean Hb level in group I was 2.4 g/dl in comparison to 1.2 g/dl in group II. Women in group I had significantly higher mean Hb values on days 7 and 14 (p < 0.001) than women in group II. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Geeta Jain, Urmila Palaria, S K Jha |
Journal | Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology of India
(J Obstet Gynaecol India)
Vol. 63
Issue 1
Pg. 45-8
(Mar 2013)
ISSN: 0971-9202 [Print] India |
PMID | 24431599
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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