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20 month baby
Do i need to give iron syrup to baby I didn't give till now..pls tell me dosages as per age..
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Generally from 6th months onwards we can add iron supplements in otherwise healthy baby
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Yes give Trifer drops 6 drops daily once for 6months on empty stomach
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There is no general rule that iron should be supplemented at a certain age.
What is the baby age?
If premature baby - need iron supplement early.
Others we need to start iron if clinically anemic.
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there are so many iron preparations and dosages change with the type of iron salt. please visit your pediatrician.
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
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Yes.
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Dr. Rishabh Kiran Shah
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8 yrs exp
Mumbai
Iron rich foods moreover a balanced diet is sufficient if no signs of iron deficiency anemia
Can teleconsult/visit a Pediatrician for more understanding and evaluation.
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