Calcium tablet and iron tablet

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I have vitamin D deficiency as well as iron deficiency. I have been taking dexorange tablets at night. Doctor prescribed me calcium tablets 2 times a day along with vitamin D sachet 2 times a week. Does taking iron and calcium together affect absorption of iron? Iron deficiency has been a long time issue.

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Dr. Arun Dwivedi General Physician 47 yrs exp Pune Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Arun Dwivedi

General Physician 47 yrs exp Pune

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Iron with calcium gets chelated,so not absorbed/available .both pass out with stools.

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