Hello Dr. Gupta, Im 21, female. I had iron deficiency anemia since August 2006. However, I started treatment (1 tablet/day of Gyno-tardyferon) since September 25, 2010. My blood test results for this month show that I have no anemia. Tests from low to normal range:HematocritHemoglobinHemoglobin amount per red blood cell (MCH)Average red blood cell size  (MCV)Serum iron Test from high range to normal range:Lymphocytes  Test from normal range to (slightly) high range:Folic acid  So do I continue with my current medicine? Or should I change it to one with less or no folic acid? Gyno-tardyferon (my current medicine) composition: 80 mg ferrous sulfate, 0.35 folic acid. My pharmacist advised me to take a medicine with ferrous (because that medicine has no folic acid) instead of ferrous sulfate. Whats the difference between those two? And would ferrous alone prevent my anemia from coming back? How long should I continue my iron intake? For life or just a couple of months? And what is the recommended dosage? Thank you.
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. If you have purely iron deficiency anemia then there is no need of folic acid supplements.  You can go for iron tablets life ferrous fumarate or ferrous sulfate.  However, if you have mixed folic acid deficiency also then there is chance that anemia can back due to low folate.  You should take iron rich food like dates, green leafy vegetables, Chat Doctor.  Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.