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Can iron supplements cause constipation?

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My daughter is 16-years-old, and she has been unwell for the past week. However, her temperature has reduced, and the doctor said that she seems to be anemic at the time of consultation. And her blood reports showed a Hb level of 9, and the doctor said it was below the average level. He suggested some iron supplements such as ferrous salts. Within a week, my child is facing constipation problems, and I suspect it to be due to the intake of ferrous sulfate. How can I help my child with constipation? Will iron supplements cause constipation?
Answered by Dr. Rajesh Jain

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Dr. Rajesh Jain is a Family Physician and General Practitioner. He has 29 years of clinical experience. He did his MBBS from B J Medical College, Maharashtra, in 1991. He has been working as a Medical Officer since 1993 at the Government Health Services of Maharashtra. Dr. Rajesh Jain is also running a clinic successfully at Jalgaon. He has knowledge of Allopathy, Homeopathy, and Ayurveda medicines.

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Iron supplements cause constipation. So, do not worry. I suggest you give her dates, beetroot, jaggery, and green leafy vegetables regularly. I suggest you give her the tablet Fersoft Z (Ferrous fumarate, cyanocobalmin, magnesium oxide, and folic acid) once per day for eight weeks. This will not cause constipation. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with them and take the medicines with their consent.

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Published At May 20, 2022
Reviewed At September 26, 2023

Education:

MBBS

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Dr. Rajesh Jain is a Family Physician and General Practitioner. He has 29 years of clinical experience. He did his MBBS from B J Medical College, Maharashtra, in 1991. He has been working as a Medical Officer since 1993 at the Government Health Services of Maharashtra. Dr. Rajesh Jain is also running a clinic successfully at Jalgaon. He has knowledge of Allopathy, Homeopathy, and Ayurveda medicines.

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Dr. Rajesh Jain is a Family Physician and General Practitioner. He has 29 years of clinical experience. He did his MBBS from B J Medical College, Maharashtra, in 1991. He has been working as a Medical Officer since 1993 at the Government Health Services of Maharashtra. Dr. Rajesh Jain is also running a clinic successfully at Jalgaon. He has knowledge of Allopathy, Homeopathy, and Ayurveda medicines.

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