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Diagnosing and treating iron deficiency anaemia |
Iron deficiency anaemia affects people of all ages, but young women, pregnant women and children are at increased risk. There are more than 100 oral iron replacement products available on the market, however only a few contain enough iron to treat iron deficiency anaemia. |
Media release | Others | 2010-11-03 19:00:00 |
Ferrous fumarate 310 mg with folic acid 300 microgram (Ferro-F-Tab) tablets — unrestricted listing |
Ferrous fumarate 310 mg with folic acid 300 mg (Ferro-F-Tab) tablets was listed on the PBS after the deletion of FGF (ferrous sulfate 250 mg with folic acid 300 micrograms). |
Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Brief item | Health Professionals | 2006-08-01 00:00:00 |
Iron deficiency anaemia |
Discusses causes, investigation and management of iron deficiency anaemia. Iron deficiency anaemia affects people of all ages in the developed and developing world. |
Professional publication - NPS News | Health Professionals | 2010-10-01 00:00:00 |
Nurse Update November 2010 |
Info for nurses about new medicines issues including updates on NPS publications, resources and activities. |
Professional publication - Nurse Update | Health Professionals | 2010-11-15 00:00:00 |
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Date published: 2010-12-17 00:00:00
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