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Iron supplements after thyrox
I am taking taking iron supplement (mumfer XT) one hour after THYROX(25mcg)from 1 year(both pregnancy and post pregnancy). Some r suggesting me not to take iron or calcium after thyrox . It is must for me to take calcium, iron and vit d supplements because i am a new mom and i can't stop them. What should i do?
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Dr. Subhankar Datta
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13 yrs exp
Howrah
You can take after 1 hour
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Dr. Suja P Sukumar
Endocrinologist
10 yrs exp
Ernakulam
Thyroxine is to be taken in empty stomach and not to take any fluids or solid food till atleast half to one hour after this. Iron and calcium tablets can be taken at noon or at night at separate times. There should be a minimum gap of 4 hrs between thyroid medications and these tablets
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Dr. Suhas Khaire
Endocrinologist
15 yrs exp
Pune
Hello.. Thyroxine supplements should be taken on empty stomach for proper absorption of drug.. So take your thyroid tablet just aftrr u wake up mrng.. Keep half hr to one hour gap between tablet consumption and breakfast.. U can better take other vitamin supplements in the afternoon or evening to avoid interference or keep 2 hr gap between thyroid tablet and other medicines.
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