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Iron deficiency

2025-07-27 14:45:20
Doctor I was diagnosed with TB and have low iron and my doctor recommended IFA syrup which has 20mg element iron in 1ml. I am 21 years old how much dose shall I take
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Need more details on case kindly connect me

Answered2025-07-30 09:34:06

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Dose of iron supplements is not age dependant. Share your lab results. Take maltviron syp 10ml morning and evening for a month, after meals.

Answered2025-07-29 03:32:00

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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Haem up syr10 ml after dinner for two months.  Change in stool color will be seen.  Its normal

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Do connect and consult

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Need few more details Kindly consult

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Hello, For Medical Diagnosis and Treatment please pay and consult at practo or pay and consult at WhatsApp. My WhatsApp number is same as my mobile number . My WhatsApp number is +91959508739nine. Take a glass of milk daily. Thanks. Dr☆MPB  , Dr Praful Mahamuni, Family Doctor, MBBS . Jai hind. 🇮🇳

Answered2025-07-29 07:21:26

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You can still take same dose

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Dear Patient, Thank you for seeking medical advise for your problems. First of all I would like to introduce myself to you. I am a qualified and registered medical practitioner in India and UK with special interest in Psychiatry. Having read your concerns, it would be helpful to have a bit of history of your symptoms and physical health including any medications you are currently on. Therefore, please book a consultation and we can look into best options suitable in your case. Thank you Dr Pravesh Bansal
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