Anemia%20-%20iron-deficiency%20(pediatric) Patient Education

Patient Education

Routine Iron supplements should be given in young children, especially preterm or low birth weight infants
- Iron supplements may turn stools black or dark green
- Iron replacement therapy is best absorbed on an empty stomach, can be given/taken with food especially if there is gastrointestinal (GI) upset
Recurrence is usually related to non-adherence to treatment or recurrence of underlying disorder, especially gastrointestinal bleeding
Mothers should be reminded of breast feeding exclusively 4 to 6 months after birth
Discourage early introduction of unmodified cow’s milk
- Unmodified (nonformula) cow’s milk increases intestinal blood loss in infants as compared with formula fed or breast fed

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