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Side effects of iron supplements

2020-12-14 09:55:03
How to reduce side effects of iron supplements i have taken it for 5 days now its causing me problem like bloating dark stool nd stomach pain i stop taking medicine how long it take to reduce side effects
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How often you are taking? Kindly consult.

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Dark colour stools will be there when you take iron tablet, it is just that tablet colour, for some patients it cause constipation... Tablet is advised daily one and plenty of fluids should be taken, more than 3 to 4 litres.. if symptoms persist discontinue tablet and consult

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