1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Child Health Issues

  4. Iron supplement. For life long.

Iron supplement

2023-11-10 13:12:59
Hi is it safe to take orofer xt plus 5 ml for a three yr old girl every alternate days bcoz it contains 30 mg iron, 500 mcg folic acid n 500 mcg b12... doctor prescribed as maintenance dose for life long...is this high dose for a kid n won't iit cause toxicity or is it safe to take weekly thrice as he prescribed for life long...
168 Views

Answers (4)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Please consult pediatrician as proper detailed history is not possible on chat in your case and then take medicines.

Answered2023-11-10 16:59:49

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

You can give daily for 1 month

Answered2023-11-10 13:23:15

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

For 3 months Daily to be taken Cannot be taken life long. Too much iron accumulates in the liver and can cause toxicity

Answered2023-11-10 13:15:19

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Hello ! U can give daily for 1 mnth and repeat cbp after 1 mnth

Answered2023-11-10 13:15:05

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Health Benefits of Iron

Dr.Vishwas Virmani(PT)

Health Benefits Of IronIron supplements to treat iron-deficiency anemia ( low levels of red blood cells ) should only be ... Read more

Iron Needs of Athletes

Dr.Vishwas Virmani(PT)

Iron Needs of AthletesDaily iron requirements for humans varies by sex and age. The recommended intake is roughly 10 tim ... Read more

Iron for Better Metabolism

Ms.Swati Kapoor

We know how iron is important and its presence in the blood helps carry oxygen to the cells for energy production and go ... Read more

Symptoms of Iron Deficiency and Sources of Iron

Dr.Vijay Chourdia

Today is iron deficiency anaemia day which i has highest number in India. It is silent and may not manifest with symptom ... Read more

Dietary Treatment of Iron Deficiency During Pregnancy

Ms.Dt.Neha Suryawanshi

During pregnancy, the heart works harder in order to provide adequate nourishment to the fetus. The body increases its b ... Read more

All about Iron Deficiency Anemia

Dr.Priyadarshini Jain

This article is for someone who can understand medical language. Not recommended for a non-medical background. We as a c ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Iron supplements

349 Views
My daughter is 1.7 yrs old . Doctor has recommended to give her FERICIP XT as an iron supplement . Is it ...Read More

Orofer XT syrup

341 Views
Is it necessary to give orofer XT syrup to 4 months old baby? If so , does it have any side effects?

Orofer xt plus suspension

332 Views
Hi my daughter is about to three yrs old n 12 kg weight she has been prescribed 5 ml of orofer xt plus su ...Read More

Orofer xt dosage

217 Views
Hello doctor's My baby is 6 months 15 days old.. doctor prescribed orofer xt drops 0.7ml till 1 year but ...Read More

Regarding iron syrup

116 Views
Hi my baby girl is 3 yrs n 1 month old... doctor suggested to give orofer xt plus 5 ml three times a day ...Read More

Regarding prescription of orofer xt+ syr

74 Views
My son is 3.5 years old.. My pediatrician asked me to do his serum iron, cbc, tsh level, rest due to his ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.