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Black poop after started iron drops

2025-10-16 08:47:11
MY son is 6 month's old . doctor prescribe iron drops 0.5 ml daily .he takes iron drops after 2 days in  his stool black spots seen .is this normal or not.otherwise he is playful & active .& take solid & breast milk also
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Its ok to have black stools after iron supplements
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Do not stop iron Add vit d

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It is known to happen after iron supplements

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Can happen , for better understanding search my profile or WhatsApp at 94517086 one five

Answered2025-10-16 13:39:50

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It’s completely normal..

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I understand your concern. I need further information regarding the issue. Contact me on my no  through WhatsApp. Regards Dr Hemant Kumar

Answered2025-10-16 13:06:43

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I totally understand your concern Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. contact me on practo or WhatsApp chat Contact number : 97012307 two nine Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology

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It is common

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Can happen

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Don't worry It's normal only The common side effects of Iron Drops is Black coloured stools so Once you stop giving this iron drops again normal colour will come

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