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Iron drops for 5 months baby

2024-02-16 19:56:16
Hello doctors, My baby is 5.5months old, doc in last visit said we need to start iron supplements as my baby is been on formula feeding, I just want to ask is it necessary? If yes then which iron drops should I give to my baby 5.5months old he is 8.2kgs kindly suggest.
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Greetings as routine iron is not recommended,if the child is a preterm baby or looks pallor then u can give

Answered2024-02-17 01:14:06

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Not recommended

Answered2024-02-17 13:55:43

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No need to give iron drops as routine

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