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Question
IS CARBONYL IRON PREPN ARE BETTER,IF YES WRITE DOWN REFERENCES OF STUDY
Answer
Carbonyl iron is supposed to be better tolerated in the gastrointestinal system and also has better bioavailability. There are several studies that proclaim that, however more studies are required in children especially Indian population to determine its efficacy as compared to ferrous sulfate. See the following references:

- Devasthali SD, Gordeuk VR, Brittenham GM, Bravo JR, Hughes MA, Keating LJ. Bioavailability of carbonyl iron: a randomized, double-blind study.
Eur J Haematol. 1991 May;46(5):272-8.

- Gordeuk VR, Brittenham GM, Hughes M, Keating LJ, Opplt JJ. High-dose carbonyl iron for iron deficiency anemia: a randomized double-blind trial.
Am J Clin Nutr. 1987 Dec;46(6):1029-34.


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