A comparative study between the dispersible Ferric pyrophosphate particles and Ferrous sulfate in treatment of pediatric patients with iron deficiency anemia

نویسندگان

1 Pediatrics Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Egypt.

2 Pediatrics Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Egypt.

3 Pediatrics Department, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Egypt.

doi
10.18502/ijpho.v11i2.5840
چکیده

Background: Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is the most common type of anemia related to malnutrition worldwide. It represents a major problem in developing countries, especially in Egypt. Ferric pyrophosphate (FPP) is a water-insoluble iron compound often used to fortify infant cereals and chocolate drink powders. It causes no adverse color and flavor ...