Iron supplement

2022-03-23 13:51:31
My 3 yrs old son have iron deficiency.so his pediatrician gave him c pink suspension. Is there is any difference of 150ml and 200 ml of c pink suspension. And can we gave tasiron chewable iron tablet and c pink suspension together to my 3 yrs old son..?
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Iron deficiency is common in Indian children. There is no difference in efficacy between 150ml or 200ml suspensions. No need to give iron tablet.iron supplementation will be calculated based on the weight of the child. most of the times iron syrup prescribed upto 3 months duration.
Next Steps
1. continue iron syrup for 3 months 2.Give iron rich foods
Health Tips
if need any further treatment regarding the  management of iron deficiency anemia you can contact me

Answered2022-03-23 14:10:49

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