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Loss of appetite on Tonoferon
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My son is 3 months and 9 days old weighing 5.68 kgs. The doctor has suggested Tonoferon Iron supplements (0.25ml twice a day). I have noticed that his appetite has decreased ever since I have started giving him. Not sure if this happens in the initial days of Tonoferon usage and it will get better once the baby gets adjusted to the drops. Please advice.
Thanks in advance.
Please note: There was no option to select months so I have selected 1 year as age.
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Dont worry...just monitor weight if its gaining then nothing to do...
Tonoferon usually increase appetite not reduce it...but if u feel that appetite reduced then stop it for 2wks....
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after gap of 2wks restart and see...
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monitor weight..
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Tonoferron should not cause loss of appetite. Look for other causes
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If the loss of appetite is significant then try stopping for one week .If the appetite improves then restart the medication and gradually increase it in step wise manner over a couple of weeks.
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If loss of appetite is very significant with evidence of other symptoms or signs of illness please consult a Pediatrician.
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
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16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Tonoferron drops doesn’t decrease the appetite
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As baby grow older they feed for few minutes only but they will drink the required quantity. No worries. Weight is normal
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