All India Congress of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 04–08 Jan 2009 · Birla Auditorium, Jaipur

Objective: To study the improvement in hematological parameters in post partum women with the use of intravenous iron sucrose Methods: 50 postpartum women with anemia following delivery by caesarean section [Hb<10 gm/dl, measured immediately following delivery], received 100 mg of intravenous iron sucrose on day 2 and day 4 [day 1 being the day of delivery].Hematological parameters Hb, MCV and PCV were measured on day 5. Any allergic reactions were noted. Results: On day 5 average Hb increase was 1.2 gm% MCV increase was 7 fl PCV increase was 3.2 % There were no serious side effects or anaphylactic reactions noted. Some patients reported pain at the injection site.