If the baby’s anemia is caused by iron deficiency anemia, it is usually better to take bivalent iron, such as polysaccharide iron complex. But anemia can also be caused by other diseases, such as leukemia, aplastic anemia, thalassemia, etc., oral iron has no therapeutic effect.
1. Polysaccharide iron complex: It is a kind of low molecular polysaccharide iron complex with iron element up to 46%, which can rapidly increase the blood iron level and raise hemoglobin, and is used for prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia. Its gastrointestinal reaction is significantly reduced compared with general iron.
2. Ferrous sulfate: it is an anti-anemia drug, commonly used dosage form of tablets, slow-release tablets, syrup, used in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia caused by chronic blood loss, malnutrition, pregnancy, child development. However, it is prohibited for patients who are allergic to the product, have high iron load, non-iron deficiency anemia, etc. Adverse reactions such as nausea and vomiting, constipation may occur after taking it.
3. Ferrous fumarate: commonly used dosage forms include tablets, granules, capsules, etc. It is used for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia caused by malnutrition and child development. For alcoholism, hepatitis, intestinal inflammation, hemochromatosis, thalassemia and other conditions used with caution, some patients may experience mild nausea, abdominal pain and other adverse reactions after taking.
4. Ferrous lactate: commonly used dosage forms include tablets, capsules, oral solution, etc., used in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia. It is forbidden for those who are allergic to this product, serious damage to liver and kidney function, iron overload, hepatitis, acute infection and other conditions. Some patients may have gastrointestinal adverse reactions such as nausea and vomiting, epigastric pain, constipation, etc. Vitamin C is taken together with this product, which is favorable for absorption.
5. Anemia can also be caused by other diseases, such as leukemia, aplastic anemia, thalassemia, etc., oral iron has no therapeutic effect.
It is recommended that children identify the cause of anemia under the guidance of a physician and receive targeted treatment to avoid the adverse consequences of blind use of drugs.