Efficacy and safety of iron supplementation in pregnant women with anemia at Sangkha Hospital

Authors

  • Kewalin Khumthong Medical Doctor, Professional level, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sangkha Hospital, Surin Province

Keywords:

Iron supplement, Pregnant women, Anemia, Triferdine, Ferrous fumarate

Abstract

Anemia in pregnancy is a common public health problem, particularly in developing countries. Iron supplementation is a key strategy for prevention and treatment, though there remains debate regarding the optimal dosage balancing efficacy and side effects. This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of elemental iron supplementation at 60 mg per day (one tablet of Triferedine) versus 192 mg per day (one tablet of Triferedine and two tablets of ferrous fumarate 200 mg) in pregnant women with anemia. A comparative retrospective cohort study was conducted by reviewing medical records of pregnant women who attended antenatal care and were diagnosed with anemia at Sangkha Hospital, Surin Province, from January 2023 to July 2024. A total of 153 women were included, divided into two groups: 82 women received 60 mg of elemental iron per day, while 71 women received 192 mg per day. The study found that the hemoglobin levels was increasing higher significantly in the group receiving 192 mg of elemental iron per day (0.7±0.9 g/dL) compared to the group receiving 60 mg per day (0.1±0.7 g/dL) (p<0.001). The incidence of low birth weight (<2,500 g), preterm birth, and postpartum hemorrhage was lower in the 192 mg group, but the differences were not statistically significant. Side effects were more common in the 192 mg group, though the difference was not statistically significant. In conclusion, daily supplementation with 192 mg of elemental iron in pregnant women with anemia significantly improved hemoglobin levels and was generally safe.

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2025-08-29

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Khumthong, K. (2025). Efficacy and safety of iron supplementation in pregnant women with anemia at Sangkha Hospital. Journal of Medicine and Public Health, Ubon Ratchathani University, 8(2), 117–128. retrieved from https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jmpubu/article/view/277352

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