Currently, evidence is accumulating that the use of iron preparations in low doses for short courses (2 weeks per month) or alternating regimens (every other day for a month) has higher efficacy and a lower incidence of side effects than previously used high-dose iron preparations, including repeated (2-3 times a day) administrations. Source: Iron Deficiency Anemia. Clinical Guidelines, 2021
Iron Deficiency Anemia Therapy: Dosing Frequency
Clinical guidelines for iron deficiency anemia therapy: advantages of alternating regimens and low-dose iron preparations over frequent administration.
