Guidelines for the Use of Iron Supplements to Prevent and Treat Iron Deficiency Anaemia (International Life Sciences Institute / Instituto Internacional de Ciencias de la Vida, 1998, 46 p.): Appendix A. Percentage and amount of iron in some commonly used iron compounds

Guidelines for the Use of Iron Supplements to Prevent and Treat Iron Deficiency Anaemia (International Life Sciences Institute / Instituto Internacional de Ciencias de la Vida, 1998, 46 p.)

		(introduction...)
		Preface
		Acknowledgments
		About INACG
		Background
		Purpose of These Guidelines
		Overview of Interventions for Controlling Iron Deficiency Anemia
		Selecting and Prioritizing Interventions
		Guidelines for Iron Supplementation to Prevent Iron Deficiency Anemia
		Guidelines for Treatment or Referral of Severe Anemia in Primary Care Settings
		From Guidelines to Programs
		Where to Go for More Help and Information
		Selected Bibliography
		Appendix A. Percentage and amount of iron in some commonly used iron compounds
		Appendix B. Examples of materials used in iron supplementation programs
		Appendix C. Addresses and World Wide Web sites for international agencies engaged in the control of iron deficiency anemia
		Appendix D. Some sources of supplements and other supplies for iron supplementation programs

Appendix A. Percentage and amount of iron in some commonly used iron compounds

Preparation	Iron compound (mg) per tablet		Percent (%) of iron		Elemental iron (mg) per tablet
Ferrous fumarate	200	x	33	=	66
Ferrous gluconate	300		12		36
Ferrous sulfate (7H₂0)	300		20		60
Ferrous sulfate, anhydrous	200		37		74
Ferrous sulfate, exsiccated (1H₂0)	200		30		60