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Regarding iron syrup
Hi my baby girl is 3 yrs n 1 month old... doctor suggested to give orofer xt plus 5 ml three times a day which contains iron 30 mg in 5 ml n also folic acid n vitamin b12 500 mcg each...will this cause toxicity... doctor told excessive iron will pass in urine or in poop so don't wry he told...can be given even until 12 yrs n also women's can take he told...shall I give this much dose regularly three times a day or shld reduce it...can u suggest hw much ml to give her weight is 12.550 kg at present...
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
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3 yrs exp
Pune
It's normal.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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4 yrs exp
Rajkot
It's normal
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Dr. Santosh Bangar
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Ahmednagar
What is haemoglobin level of child ....if it's normal then no need
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