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What is the correct way of taking iron and calcium during pregnancy? How many hours Before or after food?
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Atleast 2 hours after food and both iron , calcium should never be taken together as they interfere with each other absorption
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Hi. You should take iron supplements an hour or two before your meals, calcium supplements (calcium carbonate) should be taken with meals. Never take iron & calcium together.
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Dr. Isha Sunil
Gynecologist
11 yrs exp
Jammu
Iron should be taken just after food with water
Calcium should be taken after food with milk
Never take iron with milk
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Dr. Nidhi Sharma
Gynecologist
19 yrs exp
Chennai
1. Take iron tablet at 11 am with a glass of orange juice
2. Take Calcium Tablet at 4 pm 1 hour before evening tea
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