Comparative efficacy and tolerability of ferric pyrophosphate vs ferrous sulfate in pediatric iron deficiency anemia: a 6-month randomized controlled trial

Comparative efficacy and tolerability of ferric pyrophosphate vs ferrous sulfate in pediatric iron deficiency anemia: a 6-month randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) remains one of the leading causes of childhood morbidity worldwide. Conventional therapy with ferrous sulfate is often limited by gastrointestinal (GI) side effects and poor adherence. Ferric pyrophosphate (FPP), a newer iron formulation, promises imp...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Inderdeep Singh Kochar, Dilpreet Kaur, Money Sachdeva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2025-08-01
Series:Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette
Subjects:
Ferric pyrophosphate
Ferrous sulfate
Pediatric anemia
Iron deficiency
Gastrointestinal side effects
Compliance
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43054-025-00412-4
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!

Internet

https://doi.org/10.1186/s43054-025-00412-4

Similar Items