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Shall I take iron tonic insteadof tablet
Hello my doctor prescribed me livogen z tablet due to low ferritin and hb level...my hb is 12 and my ferritin is 40..serum iron-80, transferrin saturation -20,TIBC-380 and UIBC-290..shall I take livogen adult tonic instead of livogen z tablet.. because it upset my stomach alot..my friend who suggested this..I want to know m whether the syrup help for stomach upset..
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Yes it's better to take Syrup over the tablet as the tablet causes gastric discomfort, dyspepsia and has slight poor absorption
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Hb level is normal.iron profile is also WNL.So no need to take iron supplements you just take good and healthy diet
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Low dose iron is fine and if the syrup iron suits your stomach better then you can use it.
You can always try ‘Iron Fish’ which is by the way not a real fish. It is just a name.
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Frankly you don't need any Iron supplements. Your Hb is very good. Your Serum Iron level, ferritin level and TIBC are good. No need for supplements.
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Yes, you can have iron in syrup form
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Yes. You can take syrup. Iron supplements usually cause gastric upset. Syrup may be slightly better than tablets.
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Yes, u can
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Yes you may take it in a syrup form. Since Iron is known to cause gastric symptoms , syrup will be calmer on your stomach.
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Try not to drink tea/coffee or milk products close to the time when you take the syrup . As it hinders with the iron absorption.
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You can try with syrup instead of the tablet form.Livogen z contains ferrous fumerate, usually results in gastrointestinal tract irritation.If the syrup not ok with you,try ferrous bisglycinate which is gentle on the stomach
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Ya you can.
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Elemental iron should be 100 to 120mg per tablet for around 2 months Tablet s or syrup check elemental iron strength
Then dosage can be reduced after blood tests
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check iron profile in 2-3 months
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some people have gastrointestinal symptoms with oral iron
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Yes u can
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O yes,
Livogen adult syr 10 ml
Or haem up
Or
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your hb is near normal
if severe gastritis you can skip iron preparation for some time
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Yes you can take livogen adult tonic instead of tablets. As such syps have better absorption.
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You need to take this after food and vitamin c also take,its help in better absorption of iron.
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Your reports show mild iron deficiency, not severe anemia:
• Hb 12 g/dL (near normal)
• Ferritin 40 (low–normal, but symptoms can occur)
• Iron studies are acceptable but suggest reduced iron stores
So iron supplementation is reasonable, but tolerance matters.
Yes — you can switch from Livogen Z tablet to Livogen Adult Tonic if the tablet is causing significant stomach upset. This is a common issue.
Next Steps
• Switch to Livogen Adult Tonic
• Monitor symptoms and tolerance
• Repeat Hb and ferritin after 2–3 months
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• Take syrup after food (not empty stomach)
• Avoid tea/coffee within 1–2 hours
• Vitamin C (fruit or juice) improves absorption
• Continue for 8–12 weeks, then reassess
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Yes ,
you can use livogen adult iron tonic for the same ,instead of the tablet
And it is tolerated a bit better than iron tablets in the gut .
However u need to use for longer duration than the tablets , your hb is good at 12 but iron levels are less ,which tells that there are no much iron stores ,so u should start taking this syrup for 6 weeks everyday in afternoon after food and then get the iron profile done again after 6 weeks .
Do not take any antacids for pain if u're on iron tonic/tablets .
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consult for any queries on wat side effects u can expect
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Do take the syrup with tablet Limcee/Vit-c which will help in aiding better absorption of iron in gut
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Dr. Kamlesh Kalsariya
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Iron tablet causes nausea and vomiting
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consultation
Health Tips
take tablet on empty stomach
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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4 yrs exp
Kanpur
No need of any supplements
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Dr. Amasa Prathyusha
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Madanapalle
As ur hb level is 12 you can add iron rich food to your diet along with syrup
Eg: red meat , dry fruits,broccoli, spinach,chickpeas,
Pumpkin seeds etc
Next Steps
After 1 month if hb is still not improving u should reasses for other causes
Health Tips
take iron rich foods with vitamin c rich foods (eg: oranges, lemon juice, kiwi, strawberries etc ). For better absorption of iron
avoid taking tea or coffee within 30 minutes of taking syrup
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Dr. Krishna Pandey
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Lucknow
Serum iron 80 µg/dL ke saath GI intolerance ho to Livogen-Z ki jagah Livogen Adult Tonic le sakti hai, bas daily ~60–100 mg elemental iron equivalent dose maintain kareye gaa
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
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Ahmedabad
Yes
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Belgaum
Ok
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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You can take
No problem
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Yes you can
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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