Parenteral iron therapy in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy: a randomized controlled trial.

Objective: To compare the efficacy and safety profile of total dose infusion of low molecular weight iron dextran with divided doses of intravenous iron sucrose for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy.

Study Design: Randomized controlled trial.

Place And Duration Of Study: Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, over a period of two years from January 2008 to December 2009.