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2020-11-24 11:54:25
Sir/Madam, My wife is 13 weeks 5 days pregnant. She just had the NT scan which returned good results. The doctor prescribed her Fagstar and mor de born tablets. Now she has started passing dark stools after consuming the above tablets. Kindly let us know if it is okay. Thanks and regards Mkvl
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Not a problem It is because of iron tablets

Answered2020-11-24 12:34:08

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While on iron tablets passing dark stool is common  dont be worry

Answered2020-11-24 12:30:55

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It is common to have dark stools after conception of iron medicines

Answered2020-11-24 12:25:49

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