This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
Iron content of MALA-D ? 
Select and explain. 
A. 10 mg, B. 19-5 mg, C. 29.5 mg, D. 40 mg
B: 19-5 mg
Answer: B: 19-5 mg 
Explanation: Ans. is 'b' i.e., 19-5 mg MALA-D contains - i) 30 ug (0.03 mg) of ethinyl estradiol. ii) 0.15 mg of desogestrel (D-norgestrel). Each brown coloured film coated tablet contains 60 mg ferrous fumarate equivalent to ferrous iron 19.5 mg.