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I just want to know cant i drink my iron tablet at night time it is Chelafer iron tablets

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Which iron tablet is easy on stomach? Wanted to know which type of iron doesnt hurt the stomach. Thanks

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Iron comes in different preparations. But in INCREASED dosage most cause constipation. To prescribe any medicine a detailed evaluation is needed. Please discuss your history in details. ...  Read More

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My wife is 6 month pregnant and her hemoglobin level is 8 ...my doctor recommended her faa 20 tablet (iron tablet)for iron deficiency .. but after taking this she feel nouseas. Please recommend some other iron tablet which are more suitable for her to digest .

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My doctor didn't not priscribe me iron tablets just prescribed me Folic acid in 13weeks, Is that mandatory to take iron tablets, I am not getting proper sleep in nights sometimes, is that cause of iron deficiency ?

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Sleeplessness is due to Pregnancy itself. Iron tablet s can be started after 12 weeks. Check with basic hb. If it's above 14 or 15, you can delay taking it ...  Read More

Please suggest an iron tablet or a multivitamin which contains iron .

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My iron level was 42 in my last blood test ( 40 days ) back. can i take orrafest xt for iron deficiency , it was prescribed by doctor that time. i have consumed one tablet today. is there any risk ?

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You can take. No risk. Still if u have any queries, kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six ...  Read More

I'm 4 month pregnant. My doctor is in vacation so I need to start iron tablet. It's Been quite a late but I've to start Iron & calcium tablet.Which brand should I use?

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I am 7 months pregnant.i am taking iron tablet and ecosprin 75 at night everyday.i want to know is it safe to take iron and calcium together??

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No if you will take at a time no absorption of any medicine so iron tablet in night after dinner and calcium after lunch.For absorption of iron protein and vitamin c is needed. ...  Read More

Can I take an iron tablet with lemon water currently 26 weeks pregnant , anyone can help me with this

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My hemoglobin is 11 .6 .should i take iron tablet? Is it compulsory? And is it ok if i take folic acid now?

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Your haemoglobin is not too low so better to increase with iron rich foods like apples,leafy vegetables,dates,jagged,vegetable soups with beetroot. ...  Read More

High iron level 174 bilburin direct 0.33 are they in normal range.. was having spinach juice from last 2 months.. can it impact iron levels.. plz sujjest wat to do.. hb is 15.3

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Nothing required , just check ur ferritin levels ...  Read More

I have done my full body test iron 174 hb 15.3 I have been drinking spinach juice from last 2 months do it impact iron level.. is it a matter of concern bilburin direct 0.33

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Spinach is good for increasing iron level,direct bilirubin is normal ...  Read More

I am a 28-year-old female with recurrent iron-deficiency anemia for several years. My recent blood tests (18 Aug 2026) show Hb 9.4 g/dL, MCV 65.84 fL, serum iron 15.8 µg/dL, transferrin saturation 3.94%, Ferritin 7.8, RDW 17.1%, vitamin D 6.01 ng/mL, B12 182 pg/mL, calcium 8.37 mg/dL and ESR 32. I have heavy menstrual bleeding and have required s

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first you go to the hematologist for further investigation like the thyroid and peripheral smear of blood take vita d supplement and vitamin b 12 supplement ...  Read More

I was prescribed Orofer XT tablet but it is making me feel bloated and gassy. I take it after my lunch and with adequate vitamin C eg lemon , or tomatoes .. Is there any alternative I can take?

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My Iron and associated report. Please see if I have deficiency? BMI 45......should I do any more tests 19 June 2026 Iron: 36.47 μg/dL TIBC: 296.6 μg/dL Transferrin Saturation: 12.3% UIBC: 260.16 μg/dL Ferritin: 210 ng/mL Hemoglobin: 12.8 g/dL Hematocrit: 42.7% RBC: 4.91 × 10⁶/μL MCV: 87 fL MCH: 26.1 pg MCHC: 30 g/dL R

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Iron is low ,storage is high ,crp high ,its indicate that any chronic disease or any inflammation present in body.bmi is 45 , go for lipid test And start excercise daily because bmi is so so so high. ...  Read More

My Iron and associated report. Please see if I have deficiency? BMI 45......should I do any more tests ? 30 March 2026 Iron: 56.29 µg/dL TIBC: 369.6 µg/dL Transferrin Saturation: 15.23% UIBC: 313.31 µg/dL Ferritin: 204 ng/mL Hemoglobin: 13.9 g/dL Hematocrit: 45.7% RBC: 5.38 × 10⁶/µL MCV: 84.9 fL MCH: 25.8 pg MCHC: 30.

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Please discuss with dietician or physician for better personalized advice and medication. ...  Read More

Suggest me supplements for vitamin D, vitamin B12 and iron/folic acid since my blood report shows i am deficient in these nutrients

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Uprise 60k and Methylcobalamin 1500mcg for d3 and b12 once weekly upto 3 months.iron ascorbate tablet for iron deficiency. Once daily upto 3 to 4 weeks.keep gap between tablets. ...  Read More

It is fine to take 29 mg of iron byglycinate tablet every alternative day or more is required to correct long term iron deficiency anemia ( I have sensitive stomach too hench the byglycinate form )

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Only tablet is not going to help proper diet and proper absorption of nutrients matters ...  Read More

I am facing fatigue and tiredness due to low vitamin D which is 8 and iron levels which is 7.8 and my HB level is 10

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Vitamin D 8 ng/mL indicates severe deficiency. Haemoglobin 10 g/dL indicates anaemia, which can contribute to fatigue and weakness. “Iron 7.8” needs clarification—if this is serum fe ...  Read More

My serum ferritin is 6.3, haemoglobin 13.4 iron serum 34 so I need advice. I had a stroke in March 2023 and have diabetes since 2020 both currently being treated.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

One of doctor prescribed me erectus tablet but it is not available anywhere. Any substitute ?

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23 weeks pregnant..Have been prescribed iron tablet named livogen and magnesium tablet named mgd3 after dinner at night time...Can we take these two tablets together or should there be any gap interval maintained between the two tablets?

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I recently did my blood test and found there is iron and vitamin d deficiency. what medication should i start on.

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Hello, Recently i lost 8 kgs weight through gym in 3 months. I was experiencing a lot more hairfall and widening of hairline at front while combing. So got the tests done. Hb was : 11.1 Rbc count : 3.62 Serum iron : 38 UIBC: 260.05 TIBC : 298 Transferrin : 208.63 Iron saturation % : 12.83 Ferritin : 22.4 Vitamin D3 : 67 B12 : 202 What should I do?

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Hello, Recently i lost 8 kgs weight through gym in 3 months. I was experiencing a lot more hairfall and widening of hairline at front while combing. So got the tests done. Hb was : 11.1 Rbc count : 3.62 Serum iron : 38 UIBC: 260.05 TIBC : 298 Transferrin : 208.63 Iron saturation % : 12.83 Ferritin : 22.4 Vitamin D3 : 67 B12 : 202 What should I do?

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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app ...  Read More

Hello, Recently i lost 8 kgs weight through gym in 3 months. I was experiencing a lot more hairfall and widening of hairline at front while combing. So got the tests done. Hb was : 11.1 Rbc count : 3.62 Serum iron : 38 UIBC: 260.05 TIBC : 298 Transferrin : 208.63 Iron saturation % : 12.83 Ferritin : 22.4 Vitamin D3 : 67 B12 : 202 What should I do?

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Good afternoon it's due to nutritional deficiencies. Pls connect directly through practo app. ...  Read More

Levels of B12 is 105 Haemoglobin 7 Iron is 7 Esr is 85 Ferritin is 2 I have consulted doctor he gave b12 and iron injections How can it be balanced again I have severe hair loss and feeling nervous

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Deficiency huge. Go for treatment by doctor. Manage by healthy diet n some medicine. ...  Read More

Hi , Pls suggest any good tasting Iron supplements which can be given to my 2.3 year old daughter. She is very picky and doesn't take liquid syrub. Whenever I give her she pukes as its quite strong. I am looking for some recommendation for any good gummies or in chocolate form so that she can consume it. She is 9.2 kgs currently and her appetite is

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I have Hb as 9.7 g/dL on 15 May and then 9.6g/dL on 6 june. Three weeks apart. Taking cheri for oral iron supplementation. I am currently in 28 weeks of pregnancy. Doctor has told for iron infusion. Is it necessary ? Will it cause pigmentation?

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No iron infusion is not required at 9.7 Iron infusion does not cause pigmentation You first need to rule out thalassemia ...  Read More

I have iron deficiency.please suggest required supplements and please find the attached reports.

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