What is the content of Pediatric iron folic acid tablet supplied under the reproductive and child health programme?
A pediatric tablet/syrup of IFA contains: 20 mg elemental iron and 100 mcg folic acid (to be given for 100 days minimum every year till 5 years age of child) biweekly. An IFA tablet of Pregnant female contains: 60 mg elemental iron, 500 mcg folic acid (to be given for 180 days minimum in pregnancy and 180 days during lactation).