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A 21-year-old female asked:

how much iron should i consume in a day? i am anemic and take iron supplements but only one a day. should i take more?

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Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered

Specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

60 mg 3 time daily: adult dose is 60 mg 3 time daily,for pediatrics 6 mg/kg/day

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