Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
About Hemfer drops
Is it mandatory to give Hemfer drops to all babies after six months of age? In this case, please provide me with the doses.
Answers (4)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Not mandatory..but as baby growing the
iron demand increases and iron content in mother milk is less hence we should start iron
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+138
Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
It's not mandatory
Chech hemoglobin status and then stArt.
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Harika Prakerla
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Guntur
Its not mandatory
Please check hb
And you can start giving supplementary food after 6months
So you can improve hb through food
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Pandurang Sawant
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Pune
Iron medication doesn't required for all babies
Check Hb and then if needed can start it
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.