Multiple micronutrient powder
| Combination of | |
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| Iron | Dietary mineral |
| Zinc | Dietary mineral |
| Vitamin A | Vitamin |
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Multiple micronutrient powder (MNP) is a combination of at least iron, zinc, and vitamin A.[1] It is used to prevent malnutrition in children and during health emergencies.[2][3][4] The target age group is generally those 6 month to 5 years of age.[3] It is used by combining with food once a day for one or more months.[3][4]
While no side effects have been documented, abdominal discomfort may potentially occur.[3] Some versions of the product contain additional micronutrients such as vitamin C and folic acid.[2]
In 2019, it was added to the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[1] As of 2015[update], more than 24 million courses of treatment were distributed via UNICEF.[2]
Medical use
[edit | edit source]Multiple micronutrient powder is used to prevent malnutrition in children and during health emergencies.[2][3][4] Its use has been found to decrease the risk of anemia.[4]
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