Iron supplements

2020-06-10 04:46:27
Hello doctor, m 20 weeks pregnant. From 3rd month onwards my doctor suggested me iron supplement throughout pregnancy. When I started taking iron supplement the immediate next day onwards my stools are in black colour. My query is as long as I take iron tablet my stools be in black colour?
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That is normal, nothing to worry

Answered2020-06-10 06:37:04

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Normal,it indicates iron is being absorbed

Answered2020-06-10 06:17:41

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Normal finding
Next Steps
Take mothers Horlicks two spoons with milk two times a day
Health Tips
Avoid lifting weights and stress and intercourses Avoid papaya and pineapple Continue calcium

Answered2020-06-10 07:12:55

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Yes it is normal to have a black colour stool when you are taking iron medicine

Answered2020-06-10 06:39:04

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It is normal only and stools will be black colour as long as you take iron tablets

Answered2020-06-10 05:48:51

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This is a normal side effect of iron supplements. Nothing to worry

Answered2020-06-10 05:40:55

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Hi. Yes the stools will be black only till you take Iron tab.

Answered2020-06-10 04:57:32

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