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Black stool after iron supplements

2022-04-19 05:31:06
Hello My son used to take 2.5ml of HB max suspension syrup. We stoped 3 days back still his stool is in black colour Is it normal?
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Good mo, It's normal after Iron therapy. Take care. For more information follow my Instagram : tiwari_child_clinic (Health Question & Answer) 🙏Tiwari child clinic Delhi 🙏

Answered2022-04-19 05:57:26

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Yes . It can remain black for few days after stopping.

Answered2022-04-19 05:44:38

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