Iron syrup causes teeth staining

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Asked for Female, 7 Years

My daughter has borderline ferritin, so the pediatrician prescribed an iron syrup. Since starting it, her teeth have developed black stains. What can I do to prevent or reduce the staining?

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Dr. Madhuri B S

Pediatrician 7 yrs exp Bangalore

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Hai Avoid clenching of teeth to the spoon of syrup It will improve while brushing teeth and donot stop iron syrup Darkening of teeth is temporary

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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu

Pediatrician 9 yrs exp Hyderabad

Yes it's normal only It's not permanent Once you stop giving syrup the staining will go away

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Dr. Sachin Pariskar Pediatrician 8 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sachin Pariskar

Pediatrician 8 yrs exp Pune

Nothing to worry Once iron course will complete it will stop

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