Ferric Carboxymaltose Versus Iron Sucrose for Treating Anemia in Pregnant Women

In ferrous carboxymaltose treatment maximum dose per sitting was 1000 mg, diluted in 200 ml 0.9% normal saline and administered as an IV infusion over 30 min. Parenteral iron therapy was administered under doctor's supervision. The women were then followed up after 3 weeks of completion of therapy. On follow up, hemoglobin and serum ferritin were measured again.

Iron sucrose infusion was administered as 300 mg in 200 ml NS over 15-20 min twice weekly till dosage was completed, not exceeding 600 mg per week. Parenteral iron therapy was administered under doctor's supervision. The women were then followed up after 3 weeks of completion of therapy. On follow up, hemoglobin and serum ferritin were measured again.