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Iron and zinc

2023-03-26 00:17:04
My baby who is 2months and 25days old( preterm baby of 35weeks) is having lower HB. Of 10.01 and PCV 30 and he is on iron supplement of toreferron 5drops twice a day..due to loose motion he is advvised to take zinc for 14days...i have heard that while taking zinc , iron should be stopped..as zinc has to be given for 14days as his HB is on lower side am afraid to stop iron for 14days..is there any problem
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Greetings no side effects u need to Stop iron supplement during illness

Answered2023-03-26 02:10:55

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