Under the programme of control and prevention of anemia by RCH (Rural child health) what dosage of Iron and Folic acid tablets are given?
Iron deficiency anemia is widely prevalent in young children. The National family health Survey II (1998-99) revealed that 74.3% of children under the age of 3 years were anemic. Under this programme of control & prevention of anemia, tablets containing 20 mg of elemental Iron & 0.1mg of folic acid are provided at sub-centre level. Ref: Park, 20th Edition, Page 383
20 mg iron & 0.1 mg folic acid
40 mg iron & 100 micrograms folic acid
40 mg iron & 50 micrograms folic acid
60 mg iron & 0.1mg folic acid