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Posted On : 04 Jan 2026

In a minor with thalassemia in an infant, how much iron is prescribed for 2 years? Is it needed?

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Gladys Yonah

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no iron supplements needed

21 hours ago

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Ganesh Shankar

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Not needed for minor

3 Days ago

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Maaz Noor

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no iron indicated for thallasemia

5 Days ago

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Dfsa Ata

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if iron deficiency is present by low s.iron ,low s.ferritin &High TIBC

dose of iron as any infant with IDA
given elemental iron 3mg/kg/Day for 2month

6 Days ago

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OgahTimothy ejuorulim

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iron overload due to thalassemia, iron therapy will be too much on the patient, so prescription should should be done strictly if related to iron deficiency anemia.

6 Days ago

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The patient with Thalassemia minor can have Iron deficiency anemia and will be given iron only if the patient is iron-deficient. The usual dose we will give is 3 mg/Kg/day of elemental Iron.

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