Under MCH programme, iron and folic acid tablets to be given daily to mother has: (A) 100 mg iron + 500 mcg folic acid, (B) 60 mg iron + 500 mcg folic acid, (C) 60 mg iron + 100 mcg folic acid, (D) 100 mg iron + 100 mcg folic acid
Answer is A. An adult tablet of IFA contains: 100 mg elemental Iron and 500 mcg Folic acid (to be given for 100 days minimum in pregnancy).
A pediatric tablet 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).