Syp iron 12.5 kg female
Quick answer: For a 12.5 kg female child, the standard iron syrup dose is 25 mg elemental iron once daily (using the 2 mg/kg/day rule for treatment, or 1 mg/kg/day for prophylaxis). Most iron syrups contain 25 mg elemental iron per 5 mL, so that's 5 mL (1 teaspoon) once daily for treatment of iron deficiency anemia.
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Iron Syrup Dosing - 12.5 kg Female Child
Standard Iron Syrup Formulation
Most commercially available pediatric iron syrups (e.g., Ferrous Sulfate, Ferrous Ascorbate, or Ferric Ammonium Citrate syrups) contain 25 mg elemental iron per 5 mL (1 teaspoon).
Dose Calculation for 12.5 kg
| Purpose | Dose | Calculation (12.5 kg) | Volume (25 mg/5 mL syrup) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treatment (iron deficiency anemia) | 3-6 mg/kg/day elemental iron | 37.5 - 75 mg/day | 7.5 - 15 mL/day |
| Standard treatment dose | 3 mg/kg/day (in 2 divided doses) | ~37.5 mg/day | ~7.5 mL/day (given as ~3.75 mL twice daily) |
| Prophylaxis / supplementation | 1-2 mg/kg/day | 12.5 - 25 mg/day | 2.5 - 5 mL/day |
Practical prescription for treatment:
Syrup Iron (25 mg elemental iron / 5 mL) - 5 mL (1 tsp) TWICE daily, given between meals
This gives ~50 mg elemental iron/day (~4 mg/kg/day), a well-tolerated therapeutic dose.
Key Dosing Rules
- Treatment of iron deficiency anemia: 3-6 mg/kg/day of elemental iron, given in 2-3 divided doses, between meals - [Rosen's Emergency Medicine](standard ref); per [Park's Preventive Medicine](ref: elemental iron 3 mg/kg/day in two divided doses, preferably between meals)
- Prophylaxis (breastfed infants/preterm): 2 mg/kg/day - Harriet Lane Handbook, 23rd ed.
- Children weighing 15-30 kg can take half the average adult dose - Goodman & Gilman's Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics
- Avoid giving iron with food - absorption is reduced by meals, antacids, and tea
- Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) co-administration improves absorption
Duration of Therapy
- Continue for 3 months after Hb normalizes to replenish iron stores
- Hemoglobin typically rises at ~1-2 g/dL per month with adequate treatment
- Recheck CBC at 4 weeks to confirm response
Common Iron Syrups in India (reference)
| Brand | Elemental Iron | Volume for this child |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrous sulfate syrup (25 mg/5 mL) | 25 mg/5 mL | 5 mL BD |
| Ferrous ascorbate + folic acid syrup | 30 mg/5 mL | 4 mL BD |
| Autrin / Orofer syrup | variable - check label | per label |
Important: Always verify the elemental iron content per mL on the label before prescribing, as formulations vary significantly between brands.
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