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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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Gud morning can u pls connect directly through practo app. ...  Read More

Can I take iron tablets in the afternoon after lunch. My doctor advised me to take after dinner. my ferritin level is 35

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Its fine.you can ...  Read More

I've just started iron tablets. Is diarrhoea a side affect? If so how long does it last usually?

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Usually iron tablets result in constipation. See your GP, May be your diarrhea is infective in nature ...  Read More

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

What are all the side effects that occur due to taking iv iron infusion My doctor has told me to take infusions on day 1 and day 3. Also I'm supposed to take vit B12 injection weekly once for 2 weeks Today I'm taking iron infusion, is it ok to take B12 injection tomorrow

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Common side effects of an IV iron infusion include nausea, headache, flushing, muscle or joint aches, a brief dip in blood pressure, or mild soreness at the infusion site. Most settle within a day. Ta ...  Read More

How safe is taking iron iv infusions for anemia. Serum ferritin in 4 and heamoglobin is 9.7 As I had gastric problems from past 3 months, which was caused by just 2 days of taking 100 mg iron pills and completely stopped taking any supplements. But even after taking gastric injections and gastric syrup my gastric problem (mainly globus sensations

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IV iron infusions are a standard, usually well tolerated option when oral iron isn't working or isn't tolerated, which fits your situation with ongoing gastric symptoms despite stopping the tablets. Y ...  Read More

My ferritin level is 4 ng/mL, and my haemoglobin is 12.8 g/dL. My endoscopy confirmed H. pylori, and I have been prescribed a 14-day eradication course with antibiotics and a PPI. My doctor suggested an IV iron infusion after completing the course. Given how severely depleted my iron stores are, is it medically necessary to wait until the full 14-

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A ferritin of 4 is severely low and needs correcting, so your doctor's plan for an iron infusion makes sense given how depleted your stores are. PPIs can reduce how well the gut absorbs iron tablets, ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, I recently had blood tests and would like your advice based on my reports. My results are: - Haemoglobin: 12.1 g/dL - Ferritin: 20.7 ng/mL - Serum iron: 37.44 µg/dL - Transferrin saturation: 8.66% - Vitamin B12: 164 pg/mL - Vitamin D: 18.3 ng/mL Could you please review my data and advise on the appropriate medicines, doses and durat

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Your reports show a pattern of iron deficiency, your ferritin, serum iron and transferrin saturation are all on the low side even though your haemoglobin hasn't dropped yet. Your B12 and vitamin D are ...  Read More

My recent blood test shows Hb 11.2 g/ dL, ferritin 8.84 ng/mL, serum iron 23.2 µg/dL and transferrin saturation 6.15%, consistent with iron-deficiency anemia. My eosinophils are also very high at 30%, with an absolute eosinophil count of 2268 cells/cu.mm. I have been experiencing recurrent gastric/stomach pain and haven't taken a deworming tab

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The combination of iron-deficiency symptoms, high eosinophils, and ongoing stomach pain is worth investigating together rather than one at a time, since a parasitic infection can cause exactly this pi ...  Read More

Hi I was feeling very weak dizzy brain fog hands and cold feet from quote a few days. I won't say confusion but yeah I had brain fog. I was feeling extremely weak even after i eat sleep. So I got my electrolytes iron profile tested. Iron is low but my fear is sodium even the number sits in the lab normal range it's 138 not very high than the lab no

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Low iron on its own can easily cause the weakness, dizziness, and brain fog you're describing. Sodium interpretation depends on the full clinical picture, not just where a single number falls, so it's ...  Read More

Hello! My doctor prescribed Faa20 tablet which is Iron,Zinc& B12tablet when I was pregnant which happened to be a miscarriage later on. Now while trying for pregnancy can I use the same tablet to improve those contents in my body? Do I have to take it alone and leave folic acid for sometime? Can I use this daily one tablet for a month and switc

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Folic acid and iron are both important as you plan pregnancy, so it's good you're thinking ahead. The exact switch and timing between this tablet and folic acid depends on your current iron and B12 le ...  Read More

Is tasiron iron drops required for 2.5 month old baby, our doctor has prescribed 0.5 ml per day during our montly follow up, but worried if it would cause constipation

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Many pediatricians prescribe iron drops during routine infant follow-ups, often based on birth weight or a growth trend they've been tracking. Mild constipation or darker stools can happen with iron d ...  Read More

Today i got my report and my VITAMIN D 8.9 ng/mL B12 348 pg/mL Iron 48.16 ug/dL Transferrin saturation 14.3 % Ferritin 100.8 (though i have currently cold) Esr also high 15 Suggest something

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These reports point to some nutritional gaps that are common and usually correctable with the right supplementation guidance. An active cold can also temporarily affect markers like ESR, so it helps t ...  Read More

My sister is 38 years old, female and vegetarian. Her recent blood tests showed: • Haemoglobin (Hb): 9.8 g/dL • MCV: 68 fL • Serum iron: 34.3 • Vitamin B12: 105 • Vitamin D: 6.28 She has been experiencing fatigue, but her periods are normal. We would like to understand the appropriate treatment for these deficiencies. Does she need iron, vitamin

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Your haemoglobin, B12, and vitamin D levels are low enough to need proper treatment, not diet changes alone. This isn't something to manage without medical guidance. ...  Read More

I have been experiencing hair-fall since last 2 months. I got my full blood work recently and found out that my iron serum is 59.2, transferrin saturation is 15.8% compared to last year where my iron serum was 98 and transferrin saturation 25.6% Should i be taking supplements?

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Hair shedding over a couple of months often follows a dip in iron stores. Your iron and transferrin saturation have come down since last year, so this is worth acting on rather than watching. ...  Read More

Hello my iron serum level is 30.9 and my trasferrin saturation is 8.15 %. I have been prescribed to take orafer xt for one month and magdep tablets for two weeks to help with fatigue with a gap of 2 hours. Its been more two weeks but I do not see much difference in my symptoms then my doctor asked me to take it every other day instead of everyday b

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Yes one month dose of iron is not enough , you can switch to different iron formulation or you can take intravenous iron ...  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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If you would like to discuss your concern in more detail, please feel free to contact me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine. Alternatively, you can connect with me through th ...  Read More

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

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