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Query regarding iron tablet
1. What should be the right time and time gap between and after the meals to take Iron tablet ?
2. What is the right amount of time gap between consumption of iron and calcium tablets?
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I will guide you with that ..plz consult me online .
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You can consult me directly online. I will advise you to take iron and calcium at least 2 hours apart.
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Dr. Mohamed Ahmed
Cardiologist
23 yrs exp
Bangalore
1. Sharp One hour and 5 min after meals
2. Sharp One hour and 10 min after the first tablet
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Dr. Soudip Saha
General Physician
5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Take iron in morning and calcium in afternoon
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Dr. Rekha G
General Physician
21 yrs exp
Bangalore
If no gastric irritation take iron tablets empty stomach. Do not take iron and calcium same time better to keep atleast 6hours gap. For further information consult me
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