My wife hemoglobin is 8.0 g/dL. I am giving her iron tablets. Can she receive iron injections as well? If yes, what is the name, dosage, and frequency of the injection?

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Dr Siri Nallapu

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Start with oral iron for 4to6 weeks. Injections only if tabs fail. Use Iron Sucrose under supervision. Recheck CBC, Ferritin in 1 month.

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Take a CBC Test (Complete Blood Count) Test or Take a Ferritin Test Test

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Answered 17/09/2025

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