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Iron deficiency
I have iron deficiency which in turn resulted elevated platelet count. Doctor has prescriber iron tablet (orofer xt) twice a day. How long should I need to take this tablet ? One week is sufficient ? Thanks in advance
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Dr. Sivani Payneni
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Take one tablet a day. U should continue for at least 3 months. U can get ur haemoglobin checked after 3 months and decide further
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Dr. Viji Balakrishnan
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15 yrs exp
Mumbai
daily one tablet... but how many months to take is depending upon your blood value...
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