Question
Is it appropriate for premature infants with physiological anemia to take Dextran Iron Oral Solution? Are there any issues with long-term use of Dextran Iron Oral Solution and Folic Acid, and how should the growth differences compared to normal infants be addressed?
Answer
Generally, it is not recommended to take iron supplements orally for a long period unless the anemia is corrected, or complementary foods can be gradually introduced when the baby is between four to six months old. Encourage the baby to enhance nutrition through food by eating more foods rich in calcium, iron, and zinc, such as vegetable cubes or fortified milk powder with added calcium, iron, and zinc. For breastfed infants, the mother should strengthen her nutrition. By adjusting the diet, the baby’s condition will gradually improve.