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Should Iron Dosage Be Reduced When It Is At 209 During Pregnancy?

Posted on Thu, 4 Jan 2018

Question: Hello
My wife is in 32nd week of pregnancy approaching 33rd week. Growth of baby is going fine. She is Beta Thallesaemia Minor carrier trait. Her Haemoglobin is 10.7, Iron is high at 209. Rest everything is normal.
She is on 30mgx twice a day, 60 Mg iron , 1mg Folic Acid, 500 Mcg Vitamin B12 , 1g Calcium. Should i reduce her Iron Intake . Pls advice.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you need to reduce the dose of iron.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting us about your health concerns.
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.

You can reduce the dose of iron as her iron levels are more but usually in thalassemia iron levels are on the lower side, so keep watch on it.

Hope found useful, feel free to ask more information.

Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (2 hours later)

What should be the optimum dosage of iron maam , on a per day basis. Pls advice.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You have to take 25mg per day during pregnancy.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Sorry for the delay in my response.
You have to take 25mg per day during pregnancy.
There are different types of iron preparation available in the market, your doctor prescribed you according to your needs.
Hope found useful.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng