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Iron supplement
My son is 1 year 3 months completed. I have never given iron supplement to my baby. Is it mandatory to give iron supplement for the baby. When can I give iron drops to my child and please suggest a good iron drops and its duration
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- If the baby is accepting all necessary food then no requirement of Iron.
- You can give Tonoferon syp.
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It's not mandatory to give iron drops. Syrup ferromia XT (30/5) 3.5 ml once a day
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