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My daughter is 1.7 yrs old . Doctor has recommended to give her FERICIP XT as an iron supplement . Is it safe for babies and pls suggest the dose

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Yess it is safe and dose is as per the child s weight so let me know the weight of the child For the dose ...  Read More

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

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

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

I had labs done and my rbc was 4.19, hemoglobin was 13, iron was 94, tibc was 428, and ferritin was 38. I was on Prilosec, but recently stopped from having had nissen fundoplication surgery in January. I was thinking of starting an iron supplement and wanted to see what might be recommended. I have been looking at Floradix. I’ve been fatigued and m

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Mam homeopathic treatment can permanently cure your problem which you have mentioned and it will also complete the iron deficiency in a rapid and a permanently way ...  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

Hello , Can someone plz recommend a good iron and calcium supplement? I suffer from hypothyroidism and a vestibular migraine and would like to add them in my daily routine. Thank u for all ur help !!

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Kindly consult ...  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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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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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

Doctor I was diagnosed with TB and have low iron and my doctor recommended IFA syrup which has 20mg element iron in 1ml. I am 21 years old how much dose shall I take

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Dear Patient, Thank you for seeking medical advise for your problems. First of all I would like to introduce myself to you. I am a qualified and registered medical practitioner in India and UK with s ...  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

Hi, I delivered my baby boy on 26th January this year. I had started consuming a ferrous fumarate supplement of 300 mg in addition to my regular prenatal vitamins (that came to 327mg of iron per day) on my doctor's advice while I was 7 months pregnant. But after my delivery I continued to consume a total of 327mg of iron through my supplements for

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Yaa you have consumed very high dose. Should have been 100 mg per day. As far as liver is concerned we need to get some liver tests and a fibrosan. ...  Read More

Does iron injection cause constipation like iron supplements and medicines??...I have constipation issue...& That's why have piles fissure...so I'm afraid of taking iron tabs

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Iron injections are less likely to cause constipation compared to oral iron tablets. Since they bypass the digestive system, they don’t usually cause stomach-related side effects like constipation, ...  Read More

Hello doctor, My baby is 9months 15days old, her weight is 7.95kg her birth weight is 3.195kgs 1. Is her weight is normal? Our doctor said that she is less weight and suggested to give D3 and iron supplements... I have given D3 till 6 months only...now can I give? 2.My baby is sitting perfectly more time with support but she is not sitting her self

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A rough estimate. At 10 months, baby's weight should be 3 times the normal weight. However in your case, weight is very slightly on lower side but nothing to be worried about. Vit D drops to be contin ...  Read More

Hi I'm 45years old female I'm having lumbar and scatia pain from past 3weeks. I heard taking vitamin d , b12 and magnesium will help.but I'm sure which to take and how much dose.kindly advise Thank you

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Calcimax 500 once a day for 3 months Uprise d3 60 k once a week for 4-8 weeks Meganeuron od+ at bed time for month ...  Read More

My reports iron level :37ug/dl Ferritin:7ng /ml TIBC: 504mg/dl And i have a iron supplement allergy So please suggest treatment

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Kindly send ur printed reports, And share ur concern why u went for such investigation. Surely ayurveda is science of life can add value soon if you consult ayurveda dr in ur proximity or at ayurveda ...  Read More

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