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Side effects of iron supplements
How to reduce side effects of iron supplements i have taken it for 5 days now its causing me problem like bloating dark stool nd stomach pain i stop taking medicine how long it take to reduce side effects
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Dr. Viji Balakrishnan
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12 yrs exp
Mumbai
Dark colour stools will be there when you take iron tablet, it is just that tablet colour, for some patients it cause constipation... Tablet is advised daily one and plenty of fluids should be taken, more than 3 to 4 litres.. if symptoms persist discontinue tablet and consult
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