Newly upgraded iron folic acid dosage under anemia mukth bharat
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Anemia Mukt Bharat IFA tablet dosage beneficiaries revised 2025
Here is the complete, current IFA dosage schedule under Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) - India's Intensified National Iron Plus Initiative (I-NIPI), as per NHM official guidelines:
Anemia Mukt Bharat - IFA Dosage Schedule (6 Target Beneficiary Groups)
1. Children: 6-59 Months
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Formulation | IFA Syrup |
| Dose | 1 ml biweekly (twice a week) |
| Composition | 20 mg elemental iron + 100 mcg folic acid per ml |
| Packaging | 50 ml bottle with auto-dispenser |
| Duration | 50 weeks/year |
2. Children: 5-9 Years (Junior WIFS - Pink Tablet)
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Formulation | IFA Tablet - Pink, sugar-coated |
| Dose | 1 tablet weekly |
| Composition | 45 mg elemental iron + 400 mcg folic acid |
| Duration | 50 weeks/year |
| Additional | Biannual deworming - Albendazole 400 mg |
3. Adolescents: 10-19 Years (School-going & Out-of-school boys & girls) (Blue Tablet)
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Formulation | IFA Tablet - Blue, sugar-coated |
| Dose | 1 tablet weekly |
| Composition | 60 mg elemental iron + 500 mcg folic acid |
| Duration | 52 weeks/year |
| Additional | Biannual deworming - Albendazole 400 mg |
4. Women of Reproductive Age (WRA): 20-49 Years (Non-pregnant, Non-lactating) (Red Tablet)
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Formulation | IFA Tablet - Red, sugar-coated |
| Dose | 1 tablet weekly |
| Composition | 60 mg elemental iron + 500 mcg folic acid |
| Special note | Pre-conception & up to 1st trimester: 400 mcg folic acid daily (separate tablet) |
5. Pregnant Women (Red Tablet)
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Formulation | IFA Tablet - Red, sugar-coated |
| Dose | 1 tablet daily |
| Composition | 60 mg elemental iron + 500 mcg folic acid |
| Start | From 4th month (2nd trimester) onward |
| Duration | Minimum 180 days during pregnancy |
| Additional | 1 tablet Albendazole after 1st trimester |
6. Lactating Mothers (0-6 months post-delivery) (Red Tablet)
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Formulation | IFA Tablet - Red, sugar-coated |
| Dose | 1 tablet daily |
| Composition | 60 mg elemental iron + 500 mcg folic acid |
| Duration | 180 days post-partum |
Treatment Doses (for Diagnosed Anemia)
| Severity | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Moderate Anemia | 2 IFA tablets/day (each: 60 mg iron + 500 mcg folic acid) for 3 months orally after meals; repeat Hb after 3 months |
| Severe Anemia | Refer to District Hospital / FRU / District Early Intervention Centre |
Key Upgraded/Notable Features of AMB
- Junior WIFS (5-9 yrs) - a newer addition extending coverage below the earlier 10-year cut-off
- Pink tablet (45 mg) specifically formulated for younger children to reduce GI side effects
- Out-of-school boys are now included in the 10-19 yr cohort (not just girls as in old NIPI)
- Pre-conception folic acid (400 mcg daily) is now explicitly mandated up to the first trimester
- Color-coded tablets (pink/blue/red) aid in easy identification and distribution
- Biannual deworming with Albendazole is integrated across all children/adolescent groups
The program targets a 3 percentage point annual reduction in anemia prevalence across all age groups as part of the broader NHM nutrition mission.
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