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Concern about calcium and iron tablets

2025-07-21 16:07:50
I'm 14 weeks pregnant. For 2 weeks i have eaten calcium and iron tablets together, so will it cause any deformation to the baby?
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Answered2025-07-22 09:47:23

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Not cause any harm but keep a gap of few hours between  the dose.

Answered2025-07-23 00:55:27

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No it will not cause any deformation but Iron and calcium taken together may not allow absorption of iron supplements

Answered2025-07-22 10:58:41

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Answered2025-07-22 10:31:30

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No Keep a gap of at least 4 to 6 hours between two

Answered2025-07-22 09:41:56

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