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Dark green stool due to iron supplement

2018-07-01 10:31:53
I have started with iron supplement for my 7 month old daughter as prescribed by the pediatrician. I have noticed that she has started passing dark green stool. Is is normal or should I discontinue the iron syrup?
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Enterogermina onc perday x 5 days

Answered2018-07-01 18:09:23

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Iron can cause dark green or black stool, you should continue iron. Sometimes it may cause staining of teeth.

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