Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Ferrous Sulfate and Iron Sucrose in Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy.

It yields a quicker rise in Hb and serum ferritin with no major side effects. In the difficult terrain of Himachal Pradesh, this makes IV iron sucrose a better option for anemic pregnant women who do not have easy access to health facilities resulting in a large number of them reaching hospitals with moderate to severe anemia at a later gestation.