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I am having orafer xt as my iron supplements since 3 4 days since then i am getting blackish stools is it because of the iron supplements or something else

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It's common , as iron oxidised. No worries. ...  Read More

Please suggest me iron supplement with around 40-50 elemental iron ...For iron deficiency please suggest

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There are many brands available, which offer you elemental iron of around 100mg, so it shouldn't be much of a problem to avail it. But exact dosage and duration of treatment depends on the underlying ...  Read More

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Hi. I want to ask if I can following supplements together for sometime: 1) Hair, nail, skins (see attached picture) 2) Natural Supplements (see attached picture) 3) Ashwagandha (400 mg) 4) Fish oil I will Ashwagandha (1 daily) for 3 months and then discontinue I will use another Natural supplement (in pic) for 5 months and then discontinue. I will

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Take proper knowledge about this first and take under guidance then ok ...  Read More

I feel I have low iron in my body since I have chapped lips and brittle nails. How often do I take iron supplements??

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Check by blood report ...  Read More

Iron supplements or iron rich foods cause constipation and gas, what type of iron supplements will be suitable?

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Can take beetroot,spinach, pumpkin seeds,red meet and legumes can help you ...  Read More

My son is 1 year 3 months completed. I have never given iron supplement to my baby. Is it mandatory to give iron supplement for the baby. When can I give iron drops to my child and please suggest a good iron drops and its duration

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- If the baby is accepting all necessary food then no requirement of Iron. - You can give Tonoferon syp. ...  Read More

Doctors, is it ok if iron supplement is eat with milk ? ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

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Please take it with lime water ...  Read More

I usually face constipation and gas when I take iron supplements aor iron rich foods loke spinach, beetroot, red meat etc. What kind of iron supplement tablets or capsules should I take to prevent this?

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Need detail case history to guide u properly if u wish to take proper treatment consult online through practo app for proper management ...  Read More

My body temp is always low, I feel cold a lot ( have been for many years) and am 34 years old. Should I take iron supplement? Or get tested for iron deficiency?

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Nothing to worry about I want your detailed history..  I don't want to treat you blindly without knowing the cause of the problem. I will try my best to treat you. Some questions I might ask that ...  Read More

Can I take iron supplement for increasing my Hb-9.2 post nissen fundoplication(01.10.2018)??plz answer

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U can But get evaluated for the cause of low hb ...  Read More

How much ml of Calcimax-P syrup and Tonoferon drops can be given to 11 month old boy baby whose teething has not started yet? (If given with vitamin D3 800IU and without giving vitamin D3 800IU, what is the dosage for the above supplements) Note: weight of baby -8.5kg

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My answer for this is it really necessary for you to give. Neither calcium nor iron supplements will help your child in teething. Its a natural process which would take its time ...  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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Please connect over consultation to help you over it ...  Read More

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

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Consult for prescription please. ...  Read More

Any supplement needed for iron i have seen physician they don't give any supplement is it required to take supplements my b12 also -220

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your b12 and iton level are at lower normal range you can take iron and b12 supplements ...  Read More

I recently got a blood test done and my iron levels are at 59, total binding capacity 388, Hemoglobin is 12 and generally I feel bit tired by the evening and don't feel like working .Appetite has reduced over the last few months and am having hairfall. Do all these symptoms indicate an iron deficiency and need of supplements? My B12 is also on the

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Thank you for asking the question mam! I can understand the situation very well. Tiredness could be due to anemia or low iron as well so many other causes. As I can see, your iron profile is normal b ...  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

Hi.. I am.46 years old female Due to low iron levels and ferritin levels (haemoglobin 10) and vitamin b12 I have been prescribed oroferxt syrup (15 ml) for 45 days and becausules capsules / Polybion syrup for 6 weeks But I have also been told by some that these supplements are best avoided Should I take these or avoid Thanks

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Hello, Your body is showing severe nutritional deficiency. Kindly contact for a consultation through practo app ...  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 have haemoglobin of 10.4. How long should I continue Iron supplements of 100mg. I am a vegetarian, when should I stop supplements and consume via diet?

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Good morning, Kindly check your B12 levels. Consume iron rich food and vitamin C rich diet. Contact personally through practo app ...  Read More

I had a baby 6 months ago and I'm still breastfeeding. Post delivery I was still taking my prenatal vitamins, calcium and vitamin d supplements. I got my blood test done recently and my vitamin b12 levels were really high so I stopped taking the prenatal vitamins and calcium (shelcal xt). My iron and calcium levels were also ok in the report. I wan

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Consult please ...  Read More

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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Hi I would like to know on behalf of my wife that , it has been 6 months since delivery and my baby is now in the 7th month. During pregnancy, I was advised to take iron and calcium supplements. Could you please guide me if I should continue with them now, or if any other supplements are needed during.

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

My Doctor has prescribed iron supplement from 9th month for my baby.. Tasiron 1 ml other than that she only takes 1 ml D3.. Her birth weight was 2.3kg and her current weight is 7.7kg.. The thing is after taking iron drops she poops a lot not loose motion but she poops 4 to 5 times a day.. what should we do and also she becomes hyper active after ir

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You can try other brands like feronia xt/fez xt. Tge things you mentioned is the side effect of iron supplementation. No need to worry. ...  Read More

I want to check my iron level in my body. Could you suggest which test should be done . please suggest me

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Consult ASAP ...  Read More

Need good supplements for vitamin D and Iron or folic acid. Vit D(12), ferritin (18) according to blood test reports

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Good evening. Yes there are plenty supplements available . But u can have Tab orofer xt for iron Tab folvit And vit d solution like sunorb d3 ...  Read More

Is it okay to take multivitamin supplements without prescription? For example, I was thinking of taking Zincovit multivitamin tablets for women. How long should I use it and should I have it daily? Do I have to supplement it with omega 3 supplements or iron folic tablets? Is there any negative effects to it?

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Good afternoon, Thank you for your question. Don't have any supplements without doctors prescription. ...  Read More

I suspect low iron as I have a cravings for rice.. eating more raw rice daily.. can I take iron supplement without doctor prescription for 1 month and discontinue it.. or should I take blood test before such tablet

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I had second c section 3 months ago my gynecologist have not recommended any iron and calcium supplements after delivery. Is that ok

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You have to mandatorily take iron and calcium for 6months post delivery or atleast for 3 months .Also consume iron rich diet ...  Read More

What should be the dose of iron supplement for my 11 month old daughter? Her weight is 9.5 kg and iron supplement is Tasiron drops. Please suggest??

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Can give tasiron drops(0.5ml/5mg) 3ml once a day for iron deficiency anemia- preferably give along with vitamin C containing food like citrus fruits, lemonade and avoid giving it with dairy products ...  Read More

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