FLIPS: Ferfer Liposomal Iron Performance Study (FLIPS)
Iron Deficiency Anemia
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Iron Deficiency Anemia focused on measuring IDA, iron deficiency anemia, iron supplements, Pakistan, Liposomal iron
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Iron deficiency anemia (Hemoglobin <8 to >5 g/dl)
- Subjects able to provide written informed consent;
- Subjects already treated with other iron supplements or drugs that experienced side effects (not including allergy) related to iron administration.
- Wash out period will be a week
Exclusion Criteria:
- Had a history of iron intolerance
- Hypersensitivity and allergic of Vit C and Vit B12
- Not willing to take informed consent
Sites / Locations
- Lubna Shahzad,Al-raheem surgical and Maternity Hospital, Daroghwala
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Intervention
Ferfer is a food supplement in liposomal form, with essential, vitamins including Vitamin C and Vitamin B12. Ferfer directly dissolves in the mouth without the need for water. The technology of liposomal microencapsulation, allows daily iron supplementation without any of the typical side effects of conventional oral iron supplements, such as heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, nausea and coloring of the mucous membranes and of the stools, which increases patient compliance. It has no metallic taste or smell, does not color mucous membrane and has excellent tolerability