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Does iron tablet make your stool black

2024-10-30 15:54:33
I am pregnant around 12.5 weeks and am taking iron, zinc and calcium tablet. I have observed the stool is black. Is that expected ?
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Yes. The stools are black when you are taking oral iron.

Answered2024-11-02 03:16:57

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Answered2024-11-01 14:00:16

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Yes,iron tab cause black stool at times.

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