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Iron drops for 4 months old baby
My 4-month-old baby was diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia. The pediatrician checked baby's eyes and prescribed Hemfer iron drops, 1 mL daily. Is this dosage safe for a baby of this age? Please advise.
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Dr. Anjali Maini
Pediatrician
33 yrs exp
Bangalore
Ideally hemoglobin level should be checked and iron supplementation done accordingly
The hemoglobin may drop during the first few months of life as part of the normal physiological process, though the anemia may be more significant in preterm infants and for many other reasons
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Dr. Jyoti Singh
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Bareilly
Yes . Fine.
If the baby was born prematurely or IUGR , it helps in building of storage too
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Continue the supplementation for a few months and report back to the Pediatrician
( in case of viral fever, loose motions or any infection, stop iron supplements for that period of time and then continue )
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If any stool related issues , discomfort , can give alternate days .
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Dr. Jitendra Poonia
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Narnaul
Iron supplements are safe and child may pass black colour stool
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