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2019-08-06 05:12:45
I am 8 months pregnant...Can iron and calcium tablets be taken together ? What to do for constipation due to iron tablets?
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Iron and calcium should not be taken together as they form a complex  by chealation. Take at 12hr gap. Constipation  can be cured by by drinking warm water early in morning  and fiber diet.

Answered2019-08-09 18:27:17

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Take Softeron z cap it doesn’t cause constipation. Do not take iron calcium together

Answered2019-08-06 05:50:16

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Take fibrolact for constipation,drink lots of water,take fibre rich diet, 30 mins of walk everyday and take iron and calcium with one hours gap.

Answered2019-08-06 06:26:44

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No , take after food.

Answered2019-08-06 05:48:54

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