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Constipation from supplements

2022-07-27 03:37:51
I'm 16 weeks pregnant. Taking Gemcal and Softeron but facing constipation. Please suggest any alternate medicine for calcium and iron that does not cause so much constipation
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Take good quantity of fibre rich diet & plenty of water. It will be relieved.

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Connect please

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Please seek a proper consultation with a Gynaecologist Share all the investigations done so far.

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Pls connect for prescription of med

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Gemcal and softeron are good. Eat 3 fresh fruits daily. Do not have fruit juice. Eat fruits.  Eat lot of salad daily. You won't have constipation.

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