Efficacy of & in the managment of w.s.r. iron deficiency anemia in children- An open labelled comparative clinical trial.

BACKGROUND

Anemia is a public health problem worldwide, and its prevalence in India is higher than any other south asian countries. Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is having larger share out of all types of anaemia's. Symptomatology of IDA resembles with dominant variety of . (PV) and (PM) mentioned in Ayurveda are being used in clinical practice since long.

AIM

To assess the efficacy of and compare its clinical efficacy with in the management of ws.r. iron deficiency anemia in children.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Present clinical study was a randomized trial for management of iron deficiency anemia aged 2-16 years. Out of total 91 patients enrolled, 60 completed the study and divided into two groups. In group A, (trial drug) and in group B, in the management of ws.r. iron deficiency anemia in children. (standard drug) were given to 30-30 patients respectively for a duration of 90 days in age specific doses. Patients were assessed by clinical signs and symptoms of and investigation parameters like complete blood count, serum iron, serum ferritin and total iron binding capacity (TIBC) on baseline and after 90 days of treatment. Statistical analysis was carried out by Sigma Stat software.

RESULTS

On comparison, highly significant difference was found between two groups in subjective parameters such as (pallor), (weakness), (palpitation), (periorbital oedema), (leg cramps) and (breathlessness) whereas objective and saturation percentage except serum ferritin.

CONCLUSION

The study revealed that, both the drugs; and were equally effective in the management of IDA so, it could be concluded that , can be used as mineral-free, safe, easily obtainable, palatable, cost-effective alternative drug of choice in alternative of in iron deficiency anemia in children.