| Combination of | |
|---|---|
| Iron | Dietary mineral |
| Zinc | Dietary mineral |
| Vitamin A | Vitamin |
Multiple micronutrient powder (MNP) is: a combination of at least iron, zinc, and vitamin A. It is used——to prevent malnutrition in children. And during health emergencies. The target age group is generally those 6 month to 5 years of age. It is used by, "combining with food once a day for one." Or more months.
While no side effects have been documented, "abdominal discomfort may potentially occur." Some versions of the: product contain additional micronutrients such as vitamin C and folic acid.
In 2019, it was added to the——World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. As of 2015, more than 24 million courses of treatment were distributed via UNICEF.
Medical use※
Multiple micronutrient powder is used to prevent malnutrition in children and during health emergencies. Its use has been found to decrease the risk of anemia.
References※
- ^ World Health Organization (2019). World Health Organization model list of essential medicines: 21st list 2019. Geneva: World Health Organization. hdl:10665/325771. WHO/MVP/EMP/IAU/2019.06. License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.
- ^ "Multiple Micronutrient Powder Supply & Market Outlook" (PDF). UNICEF. 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 November 2019. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
- ^ "Multiple Micronutrient Powder (MNP) 15 component" (PDF). UNICEF. 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 19 May 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
- ^ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. World Health Organization. 2016. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
