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Thanks for sharing! It’s great that you're being proactive about your supplements. Since your iron is slightly low, and you're also taking B12 and calcium, here's a clear and safe daily timing schedule to help maximize absorption and avoid interaction:
Yes — you can take all three in one day, but not all at the same time, because:
Iron and calcium compete for absorption — should be spaced out.
Vitamin B12 can be taken anytime, but better in the morning.
Next Steps
Morning (Empty Stomach or Before Breakfast)
Iron Tablet (e.g., Ferrous Ascorbate or Sulfate)
Take with a glass of water or orange juice (Vitamin C improves absorption)
Avoid tea/coffee or milk 1–2 hours before/after
Wait 30–60 minutes before eating breakfast
2. After Lunch
Vitamin B12 Tablet (e.g., Methylcobalamin)
Can be taken with or after food
No food interaction; safe to take with lunch
Boosts energy, mood, and nerve health
3. After Dinner or at Bedtime
Calcium Tablet (e.g., Calcium Citrate/Carbonate + Vitamin D)
Best absorbed with meals or after dinner
Don’t take it close to your iron supplement
Health Tips
Hydrate well, especially with iron (can cause constipation). colored stools
Continue for 2–3 months
do contact me if you need further assistance
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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9 yrs exp
Dehradun
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Meconerv 1500 mcg once a day for 30 days
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Only iron after lunch
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Dr. Rachna Pande
Internal Medicine
42 yrs exp
Bhopal
Iron can be taken on empty stomach, whereas b12 is better after meals.
Calcium can be taken with milk for better absorption, but 1 to 2 hours after iron.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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