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Iron syrup causes teeth staining
My daughter has borderline ferritin, so the pediatrician prescribed an iron syrup. Since starting it, her teeth have developed black stains. What can I do to prevent or reduce the staining?
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Dr Faisal Zoheb
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Greetings it's normal
There are other brands which don't have staining issue like Tasiron u can use it
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These stains are due to iron syrup. They are common, harmless and temporary. They can be removed by a dentist. There are other options available for iron. Consult a pediatrician directly
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It is normal
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It's normal
Few minutes after giving the syrup ask the child to rinse his mouth with water. It will help
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Avoid clenching of teeth to the spoon of syrup
It will improve while brushing teeth and donot stop iron syrup
Darkening of teeth is temporary
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Keerthana Sarapu
Pediatrician
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It’s temporary.
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Surat
it is normal with iron syrups.
you can give it via straw or ask child to rinse mouth or drink directly without coming in contact with teeth
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes it's normal only
It's not permanent
Once you stop giving syrup the staining will go away
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Nothing to worry
Once iron course will complete it will stop
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