Natural Iron Supplement- 447 Questions Answered

I am having orafer xt as my iron supplements since 3 4 days since then i am getting blackish stools is it because of the iron supplements or something else

Asked for Female, 20 Years 244 Views v

Dr. Sushma ShahGeneral Physician | Vadodara

It's common , as iron oxidised. No worries. ... Read More

Please suggest me iron supplement with around 40-50 elemental iron ...For iron deficiency please suggest

Asked for Male, 26 Years 200 Views v

Dr. Rithvik GollaHepatologist | Hyderabad

There are many brands available, which offer you elemental iron of around 100mg, so it shouldn't be much of a problem to avail it. But exact dosage and duration of treatment depends on the underlying ... Read More

Iron supplements or iron rich foods cause constipation and gas, what type of iron supplements will be suitable?

Asked for Female, 35 Years 439 Views v

Dr. Sarika RautwarGeneral Physician | Aurangabad

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Can take beetroot,spinach, pumpkin seeds,red meet and legumes can help you ... Read More

Hi. I want to ask if I can following supplements together for sometime: 1) Hair, nail, skins (see attached picture) 2) Natural Supplements (see attached picture) 3) Ashwagandha (400 mg) 4) Fish oil I will Ashwagandha (1 daily) for 3 months and then discontinue I will use another Natural supplement (in pic) for 5 months and then discontinue. I will

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Asked for Male, 28 Years 130 Views v

Dr. Satyan NanalSexologist | Pune

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Take proper knowledge about this first and take under guidance then ok ... Read More

I feel I have low iron in my body since I have chapped lips and brittle nails. How often do I take iron supplements??

Asked for Female, 27 Years 437 Views v

Dr. KhushbooGeneral Physician | New Delhi

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Check by blood report ... Read More

My son is 1 year 3 months completed. I have never given iron supplement to my baby. Is it mandatory to give iron supplement for the baby. When can I give iron drops to my child and please suggest a good iron drops and its duration

Asked for Female, 29 Years 370 Views v

Dr. Anil SharmaPediatric Oncologist | Gwalior

- If the baby is accepting all necessary food then no requirement of Iron. - You can give Tonoferon syp. ... Read More

Doctors, is it ok if iron supplement is eat with milk ? ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

Asked for Female, 19 Years 164 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta PawarGeneral Physician | Mumbai

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Please take it with lime water ... Read More

I usually face constipation and gas when I take iron supplements aor iron rich foods loke spinach, beetroot, red meat etc. What kind of iron supplement tablets or capsules should I take to prevent this?

Asked for Female, 35 Years 387 Views v

Dr. Kavita DwivediHomoeopath | Raipur

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Need detail case history to guide u properly if u wish to take proper treatment consult online through practo app for proper management ... Read More

My body temp is always low, I feel cold a lot ( have been for many years) and am 34 years old. Should I take iron supplement? Or get tested for iron deficiency?

Asked for Female, 33 Years 304 Views v

Dr. Danish KhanGeneral Physician | Bangalore

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Nothing to worry about I want your detailed history.. I don't want to treat you blindly without knowing the cause of the problem. I will try my best to treat you. Some questions I might ask that ... Read More

Hello I'm pregnant and in my second trimester and I'm on orefer(iron supplement) tablet which is making me sick, nauseous. Will changing iron supplement may be to other brand or switching to syrup help? I would like to know this before I consult my doctor. As my next appointment is in next 20days.

Asked for Male, 29 Years 828 Views v

Dr. Aarti KulkarniAyurveda | Thane

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Sure; There are multiple brands. Softeron, Mumfer xt, Raricap, Faa 20, Cap Autrin, Syrup Dexorange etc. ... Read More

I had a baby 6 months ago and I'm still breastfeeding. Post delivery I was still taking my prenatal vitamins, calcium and vitamin d supplements. I got my blood test done recently and my vitamin b12 levels were really high so I stopped taking the prenatal vitamins and calcium (shelcal xt). My iron and calcium levels were also ok in the report. I wan

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Asked for Female, 36 Years 33 Views v

Dr. Pushpa GourGynecologist | Bhopal

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Doctor advised to take calcium tablet after food in the morning. Further, Iron and Ecosprin at night after food. Is it ok to take iron with ecosprin. Can i switch iron to morning and calcium to night. Please suggest.

Asked for Female, 29 Years 91 Views v

Dr. Neha VashisthObstetrician | Jaipur

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Hi I would like to know on behalf of my wife that , it has been 6 months since delivery and my baby is now in the 7th month. During pregnancy, I was advised to take iron and calcium supplements. Could you please guide me if I should continue with them now, or if any other supplements are needed during.

Asked for Male, 3 Years 108 Views v

Dr. Lavina BatraGynecologist | Pune

Pls connect for online consultation and advice ... Read More

My Doctor has prescribed iron supplement from 9th month for my baby.. Tasiron 1 ml other than that she only takes 1 ml D3.. Her birth weight was 2.3kg and her current weight is 7.7kg.. The thing is after taking iron drops she poops a lot not loose motion but she poops 4 to 5 times a day.. what should we do and also she becomes hyper active after ir

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Asked for Female, 34 Years 111 Views v

Dr. Md RazzaqPediatrician | Patna

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You can try other brands like feronia xt/fez xt. Tge things you mentioned is the side effect of iron supplementation. No need to worry. ... Read More

I want to check my iron level in my body. Could you suggest which test should be done . please suggest me

Asked for Male, 36 Years 120 Views v

Dr. Dharam KamaliyaGeneral Practitioner | Amreli

Consult ASAP ... Read More

Need good supplements for vitamin D and Iron or folic acid. Vit D(12), ferritin (18) according to blood test reports

Asked for Female, 34 Years 36 Views v

Dr. Nikhila ReddyGeneral Surgeon | Hyderabad

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Good evening. Yes there are plenty supplements available . But u can have Tab orofer xt for iron Tab folvit And vit d solution like sunorb d3 ... Read More

Is it okay to take multivitamin supplements without prescription? For example, I was thinking of taking Zincovit multivitamin tablets for women. How long should I use it and should I have it daily? Do I have to supplement it with omega 3 supplements or iron folic tablets? Is there any negative effects to it?

Asked for Female, 28 Years 198 Views v

Ms. Mini ThomasDietitian/Nutritionist | Chennai

Good afternoon, Thank you for your question. Don't have any supplements without doctors prescription. ... Read More

I suspect low iron as I have a cravings for rice.. eating more raw rice daily.. can I take iron supplement without doctor prescription for 1 month and discontinue it.. or should I take blood test before such tablet

Asked for Female, 34 Years 130 Views v

Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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I had second c section 3 months ago my gynecologist have not recommended any iron and calcium supplements after delivery. Is that ok

Asked for Female, 30 Years 175 Views v

Dr. Prateeksha B SObstetrician | Bangalore

You have to mandatorily take iron and calcium for 6months post delivery or atleast for 3 months .Also consume iron rich diet ... Read More

What should be the dose of iron supplement for my 11 month old daughter? Her weight is 9.5 kg and iron supplement is Tasiron drops. Please suggest??

Asked for Female, 34 Years 316 Views v

Dr. Malika YadavPediatrician | Gurgaon

Can give tasiron drops(0.5ml/5mg) 3ml once a day for iron deficiency anemia- preferably give along with vitamin C containing food like citrus fruits, lemonade and avoid giving it with dairy products ... Read More

Hi, I delivered my baby boy on 26th January this year. I had started consuming a ferrous fumarate supplement of 300 mg in addition to my regular prenatal vitamins (that came to 327mg of iron per day) on my doctor's advice while I was 7 months pregnant. But after my delivery I continued to consume a total of 327mg of iron through my supplements for

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Asked for Female, 32 Years 35 Views v

Dr. Pranav ChandakGastroenterologist | Parbhani

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Yaa you have consumed very high dose. Should have been 100 mg per day. As far as liver is concerned we need to get some liver tests and a fibrosan. ... Read More

Does iron injection cause constipation like iron supplements and medicines??...I have constipation issue...& That's why have piles fissure...so I'm afraid of taking iron tabs

Asked for Female, 25 Years 234 Views v

Dr. Chetan B DesaiGeneral Physician | Bangalore

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Iron injections are less likely to cause constipation compared to oral iron tablets. Since they bypass the digestive system, they donât usually cause stomach-related side effects like constipation, ... Read More

Hello doctor, My baby is 9months 15days old, her weight is 7.95kg her birth weight is 3.195kgs 1. Is her weight is normal? Our doctor said that she is less weight and suggested to give D3 and iron supplements... I have given D3 till 6 months only...now can I give? 2.My baby is sitting perfectly more time with support but she is not sitting her self

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Asked for Female, 30 Years 132 Views v

Dr. Apurva PareekPediatrician | Udaipur

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A rough estimate. At 10 months, baby's weight should be 3 times the normal weight. However in your case, weight is very slightly on lower side but nothing to be worried about. Vit D drops to be contin ... Read More

My reports iron level :37ug/dl Ferritin:7ng /ml TIBC: 504mg/dl And i have a iron supplement allergy So please suggest treatment

Asked for Female, 26 Years 73 Views v

Dr. Satish SawaleAyurveda | Navi Mumbai

Kindly send ur printed reports, And share ur concern why u went for such investigation. Surely ayurveda is science of life can add value soon if you consult ayurveda dr in ur proximity or at ayurveda ... Read More

Could you please suggest a DHA Supplement that I can take during breastfeeding along with my iron and calcium supplements?

Asked for Female, 33 Years 115 Views v

Dr. Sarita NarayanGynecologist/Obstetrician | Pune

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Foliova D3 ... Read More

Please suggest good medicine for Iron + Vitamin C supplement tablet/ dose. During pregnancy (30 weeks)

Asked for Female, 26 Years 118 Views v

Dr. Ankita UpadhyayObstetrics & Gynecology | Bhopal

U need to consult for prescription of medicines ... Read More

Hi Doctor I'm just wondering how many days or hours should I stop taking iron supplement before having iron infusion? Thank you

Asked for Female, 19 Years 764 Views v

Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Physician | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Hi Doctor I have an iron infussion tomorrow morning. This morning I took iron supplement and it gave me really bad stomachache and nausea. I'm just wondering if I still can take the iron infusion tomorrow? Thank you

Asked for Female, 18 Years 142 Views v

Dr. Anuj MothsraGeneral Physician | Jhunjhunu

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I have iron deficiency (30 ig/dl) where normal range is between 60-180. But my haemoglobin level is okay it's around 13. Which supplements can I take to improve my iron deficiency?

Asked for Female, 27 Years 172 Views v

Dr. Gaurav SinghGeneral Physician | Lucknow

Please consult with the reports for appropriate assessment and management. ... Read More

Hello doctors, Which is the best OTC iron medicine for iron deficiency. Kindly suggest for daily usage.

Asked for Female, 35 Years 911 Views v

Dr. K SupriyaGynecologist | Bhilai

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I am having orafer xt as my iron supplements since 3 4 days since then i am getting blackish stools is it because of the iron supplements or something else

Please suggest me iron supplement with around 40-50 elemental iron ...For iron deficiency please suggest

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Iron supplements or iron rich foods cause constipation and gas, what type of iron supplements will be suitable?

I feel I have low iron in my body since I have chapped lips and brittle nails. How often do I take iron supplements??

My son is 1 year 3 months completed. I have never given iron supplement to my baby. Is it mandatory to give iron supplement for the baby. When can I give iron drops to my child and please suggest a good iron drops and its duration

Doctors, is it ok if iron supplement is eat with milk ? ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

I usually face constipation and gas when I take iron supplements aor iron rich foods loke spinach, beetroot, red meat etc. What kind of iron supplement tablets or capsules should I take to prevent this?

My body temp is always low, I feel cold a lot ( have been for many years) and am 34 years old. Should I take iron supplement? Or get tested for iron deficiency?

Hello I'm pregnant and in my second trimester and I'm on orefer(iron supplement) tablet which is making me sick, nauseous. Will changing iron supplement may be to other brand or switching to syrup help? I would like to know this before I consult my doctor. As my next appointment is in next 20days.

Doctor advised to take calcium tablet after food in the morning. Further, Iron and Ecosprin at night after food. Is it ok to take iron with ecosprin. Can i switch iron to morning and calcium to night. Please suggest.

I want to check my iron level in my body. Could you suggest which test should be done . please suggest me

Need good supplements for vitamin D and Iron or folic acid. Vit D(12), ferritin (18) according to blood test reports

I suspect low iron as I have a cravings for rice.. eating more raw rice daily.. can I take iron supplement without doctor prescription for 1 month and discontinue it.. or should I take blood test before such tablet

I had second c section 3 months ago my gynecologist have not recommended any iron and calcium supplements after delivery. Is that ok

What should be the dose of iron supplement for my 11 month old daughter? Her weight is 9.5 kg and iron supplement is Tasiron drops. Please suggest??

Does iron injection cause constipation like iron supplements and medicines??...I have constipation issue...& That's why have piles fissure...so I'm afraid of taking iron tabs

My reports iron level :37ug/dl Ferritin:7ng /ml TIBC: 504mg/dl And i have a iron supplement allergy So please suggest treatment

Could you please suggest a DHA Supplement that I can take during breastfeeding along with my iron and calcium supplements?

Please suggest good medicine for Iron + Vitamin C supplement tablet/ dose. During pregnancy (30 weeks)

Hi Doctor I'm just wondering how many days or hours should I stop taking iron supplement before having iron infusion? Thank you

Hi Doctor I have an iron infussion tomorrow morning. This morning I took iron supplement and it gave me really bad stomachache and nausea. I'm just wondering if I still can take the iron infusion tomorrow? Thank you

I have iron deficiency (30 ig/dl) where normal range is between 60-180. But my haemoglobin level is okay it's around 13. Which supplements can I take to improve my iron deficiency?

Hello doctors, Which is the best OTC iron medicine for iron deficiency. Kindly suggest for daily usage.

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