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I have recently conceived at age of 25 years. I have been told that I will have to take iron tablets throughout my pregnancy. I am not sure whether it is safe to take iron tablets during pregnancy? One should not take medicines during pregnancy, right? will iron supplements can cause any harm?

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Yes they have to take after 3 months of pregnancy. Otherwise you will suffer from anaemia Consult me directly for detailed consultation at www.prac.to/drdigvijay ...  Read More

Which tablets take in pregnancy for iron and calcium at what time please mention also name of medicine

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Ferrum phos 200, a homoeopathic medicine. Best for pregnant women. You can visit any homoeopathy doctor near you. ...  Read More

Which iron tablet is good in pregnancy : orofer xt or ferronomic plus, if someone have low level of haemoglobin.

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Both are fine. As a safe side, please consult the gynecologist ...  Read More

I think I have taken 6 to 7 extra iron tablets in a month during 32 week of my pregnancy. Though I'm not sure about it. As I'm taking few medicines in time interval so may be by mistakenly I have taken. So what should I do.

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Nothing to worry about. ...  Read More

I am 19 weeks pregnant and I am prescribed to take calcium tablet after breakfast and Iron tablet before dinner. I mistakenly took Iron Tablet after breakfast and I am unsure if I have done this in the past and confused if I have taken overdose of Iron Tablet. What should I do

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It's not overdose. You can continue both supplements as advised by your Dr.. ...  Read More

Dear doctor ,I'm keep asking help here but no one is responding ,Pls help me ,I'm on my 6th month of pregnancy an taking these two tablets attaching below ,one is Flovits an one is Fur-XT ,flovits is folic an Fur -XT is iron an plus mentioned folic inti,It is given by my doctor ,Wanted to ask to take 2 folic acid is safe during pregnancy ?? Fur-XT

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You can take only the iron tablet but if you have any other issues that I don’t know that may require more folic acid so please connect ...  Read More

I am 25 weeks pregnant . My doctor prescribed me iron tablets after breakfast . But I m having nausea n vomitting . Then my gyno suggests me to take Pan D for one week n stop iron tablet for week. But my hb level is 10 . Instead to stopping iron tablet , Can i take one doxinate tablet at night and iron tablet in after morning breakfast together.

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Don't take iron tab Try to improve your haemoglobin by diet, In first trimester Avoid any unnecessary tab, only take folic acid tab diligently Better take folic acid twice it will improve your haem ...  Read More

Hi, my wife is 14 weeks pregnant, she is not taking any iron tablet. Her Hb% is 10.4 gm/dl. She started taking calcium tablet( Supracal XT plus) for the past 20 days. Should she start Iron tablet also? If yes which iron tablet is good? And how long she can take iron and calcium tablets? Till nine months or it can be stopped earlier? Thanks in adva

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She has to start iron tablets from 12 weeks. It has to be used till term Consult online for prescription please. ...  Read More

My wife is 15 weeks pregnant. Her hb% is 10.4 gm/dl. Does she still require iron tablet. Or she can avoid it. If yes then can she take Livogen z tablet for iron? Thank you.

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I am 30 weeks pregnant. Can I take shelcal 500 as calcium tablet and Fericip XT as iron tablet. Please help as my doctor suggested me rudocal for calcium and Scor Hb for iron, but these two tablets are not easily available in the market.

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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

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 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

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

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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Give it a gap span of atleast 2 hrs ...  Read More

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 been prescribed heme iron polypeptide tablets by doctor due to low ferritin levels because non heme iron like ferrous sulphate,fumarate etc dont suit me and i get upset stomach. Is HIP a good substitute and i ahould take it?

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Heme iron polypeptide (HIP) is a good alternative in patients who cannot tolerate conventional iron (ferrous sulfate/fumarate). Advantages: - Better tolerated (less gastritis, nausea) - Good absorptio ...  Read More

My ayurvedic doctor suggest Vidangadi lauh then still pain then he prescribed punarnavadi mandoor. But it cause slight constipation. Which iron tablet should i take.

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both medicine are good for weakness but which disease you are suffering from? ...  Read More

I want to take iron supplement for my iron deficiency bit I am confused should I buy the lupheme iron tablets which are costly or Ihem tablets which are half the price but have the same composition. Please guide me about this

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You can take any ! Nothing to do with price or brand ...  Read More

Is it necessary to give iron drops to a six month old baby? If yes please suggest a name of iron drops

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As a routine supplementation, we need not give iron drops ...  Read More

My wife is having a runny nose and sneezing. Please advise taking a wikoryl tablet for the cold is a safe option or not during 4 months of pregnancy.

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Yes. It is safe but kindly connect with an obstetrician before taking medication ...  Read More

Already diagnosed with mild antral gastritis post endoscopy and doctor has prescribed esomaprazole, ibset and Mebeverine hydrochloride tablets for one month. Since iron is low doctor has prescribed orofer xt but I heard it worsens gastritis. Already having stomach issues. Please suggest gentle iron supplement which can be well tolerated

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You need to gap between these drugs to better absorption. Take iron supplements after food for better absorption. ...  Read More

Hello my doctor prescribed me livogen z tablet due to low ferritin and hb level...my hb is 12 and my ferritin is 40..serum iron-80, transferrin saturation -20,TIBC-380 and UIBC-290..shall I take livogen adult tonic instead of livogen z tablet.. because it upset my stomach alot..my friend who suggested this..I want to know m whether the syrup help f

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Yes , you can use livogen adult iron tonic for the same ,instead of the tablet And it is tolerated a bit better than iron tablets in the gut . However u need to use for longer duration than the table ...  Read More

I am currently 27 weeks pregnant... My gynae started my iron and calcium supplements in 5th month...but I had haemorhoids and piles with bleeding issue..so she stopped it ...and I was not able to tolerate calcium... Sometimes I used to have it and sometimes not... In short I have not done any course of both supplements...I am so much worried now ab

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Atleast take folic acid supplements Have milk and dairy products Green leafy vegetables, jaggery and dates Check your haemoglobin, if it's on lower side then injectable iron can be taken ...  Read More

Hi, Took a blood test in December and found out my Haemoglobin level is 8.8 - My doctor prescribed me Livogen XT tablets but they gave me stomachache. ( I have acidity issues already ) Please suggest any supplements that is gentle on the stomach that can be taken for Iron over the counter.

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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.  Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp  92469 ...  Read More

I am 17 weeks pregnant. I habe been prescribed Thyronorm before breakfast , Fol 123 MF after breakfast, speedral after lunch, Ecosprin and Medborne Forte after dinner. My question is can Fol 123 MF interfere with my Thyronorm tablet absorption?

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No You can have it without any fear Just make a difference of 30 minutes at least before taking anything after thyroid medicine. ...  Read More

Hi i have done ivf treatment and now 6 week pregnant my doctor prescribed estradiol usp 2 mg and dydrogesterone ip 10 mg both daily 3 times from the beginning is it safe to take estradiol 2 mg 3 times in pregnancy?

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Doctor advised to take calcium tablet after food in the morning. Further, Iron and Ecosprin at night after food. Is it ok to take iron with ecosprin. Can i switch iron to morning and calcium to night. Please suggest.

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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

So my iron levels were low around 25 and I am taking this syrup Ferrous Ascorbate and Folic acid suspension IP.. how many tablets spoons should I take it But I wanted to know what time should I take the syrup? What's the ideal time and untill when should I take it ?

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