<prompt> Which amongst the following is the indication for parenteral iron therapy?Compliant patientIntolerance to oral ironWhen an immediate rise of Hb is required such as a patient in labourTo decrease the duration of oral medication  <response>: Indications of parenteral iron therapy: 1. Oral therapy is contraindicated 2. Patient is non compliant to take oral iron 3. Non-tolerance to oral iron 3. Malabsorption Syndrome. 4. Moderate anemia in third trimester NOTE: the rate of increase of Hb is almost same as that with oral iron therpy. Therefore in any condition where quick Hb build up is required, blood transfusion should be considered. 