Iron deficiency dosage

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Asked for Female, 15 Years

I take feramax iron pills once a day and i do not know if it is enough. i am 15 years old and i am just wondering if i should up the dosage to two a day. just wondering if that would harm or help me.

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Dr. Kiran Kumar S

General Physician 19 yrs exp Bangalore

Pls check ur haemoglobin level. Then consult me

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