Comparison of reported side effects and morbidity experienced in the two groups at follow up
| Side effect/morbidity | Iron supplemented group | Placebo group |
|---|---|---|
| Results expressed as number (%). | ||
| *p value <0.001. | ||
| †All interval morbidity was upper respiratory infection except for bronchiolitis in one iron supplemented infant at one month follow up. | ||
| ‡Upper respiratory infection. | ||
| First follow up | (n = 32) | (n = 30) |
| Vomiting | 2 (6) | 0 |
| Black stools* | 22 [69] | 0 |
| Current morbidity | 0 | 0 |
| Interval morbidity† | 6 (19) | 1 (3) |
| Second follow up | (n = 13) | (n = 13) |
| Vomiting | 0 | 0 |
| Black stools* | 9 [28] | 0 |
| Current morbidity‡ | 1 (3) | 0 |
| Interval morbidity† | 3 (9) | 2 (7) |