Iron deficiency
Infant: 10-25 mg/day PO I 3-4 divided doses.
Infant, child 6 month-2 yr: Up to 6 mg/kg/day PO in 3-4 divided doses.
Child 2-12 yr: 3 mg/kg/day PO in 3-4 divided doses.
Adult: 300 mg PO bid; gradually increase to 300 mg qid prn as tol. For extended-release caps, 150-250 mg PO qd-bid; extended-release tab, 160-525 mg qd-bid. |