Abstract
Background: Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) is leading cause of the health derangements in school going children of India. Supplementation with iron preparation has been the integral part of our primary health policies still prevalence of childhood IDA is alarmingly high even though nationwide national program and policies are implemented by GOI. Ayurveda traditional system of medicine defines the different herbo-mineral combination to treat IDA. Limiron Granules (LG) the proprietary Ayurveda medicine developed by SG Phyto Pharma Private Limited, Kolhapur Maharashtra India is used in this clinical trial for the management of childhood IDA.
 Aim: Clinical trial to evaluate the role of Limiron granule in children with IDA.
 Methods: Single arm Phase 3 clinical trial of this medicine has been carried out at Parul Ayurveda Hospital, Limda Vadodara, Gujarat, India. Total 104 children were enrolled in this study from rural and urban sector of Vadodara, Gujarat. Limiron granules were administered for 90 days and results were observed. 
 Observation and Results: Statistically significant (p < 0.01) results were obtain in subjective parameters of IDA like Pallor, fatigue, anorexia, stomatitis etc. while statistically significant result were observed in blood indices like MCH, MCH, MCHC with average increment of Hb 3 g/dL and increment in Sr. Iron level.
 Discussion and Conclusion: A Limiron granule is herbomineral combination containing iron in Fe2O3 form with Calcium in hydrate form, and natural phytosteroids. All these drugs help to promote the growth and improving the blood indices in children with IDA.
Highlights
In developing countries like India, one have the burden of population explosion, poor sanitation, low per capita income, scarcity of resources and health awareness
Total 104 patients were enrolled in this study from OPD and IPD of Parul Ayurveda hospital
Patients were monitored for another 2 weeks for the occurrence of recurrence in signs and symptoms of Iron Deficiency to find out the sustained effect of therapy
Summary
In developing countries like India, one have the burden of population explosion, poor sanitation, low per capita income, scarcity of resources and health awareness. Haemoglobin is needed to carry oxygen and if you have too few or abnormal red blood cells, or not enough haemoglobin, there will be a decreased capacity of the blood to carry oxygen to the body’s tissues This results in symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, dizziness and shortness of breath, among others. Anemia is a serious global public health problem that affects young children and pregnant women. Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) continues to be major public health problem in India. Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) is leading cause of the health derangements in school going children of India. Limiron Granules (LG) the proprietary Ayurveda medicine developed by SG Phyto Pharma Private Limited, Kolhapur Maharashtra India is used in this clinical trial for the management of childhood IDA. Observation and Results: Statistically significant (p < 0.01) results were obtain in subjective
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