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Increase from baseline in Hb, Ferritin, and MCV in each group.
| Preparation | Iron dextran | Iron sucrose | Ferric carboxymaltose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (± SD) haemoglobin increase g/dL | 1.4 (0.9–1.9) | 2.4 (1.99–2.74) | 2.7 (2.30–3.03) |
| Mean (± SD) MCV increase (fl) | 5.8 (4.0–7.6) | 5.6 (2.9–8.3) | 7.0 (4.6–9.7) |
| Mean (± SD) ferritin increase (mcg/dL) | 149 (93–205) | 109 (84–133) | 149 (99–200) |
