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Mom of a 3 yr 10 m old boy3 years ago

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#AskTheExpert Good day, what if baby is getting constipated after giving iron medicine? without iron medicine he is perfectly fine..

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years ago

A. yes it is a very common side effect of iron medicine that it may cause constipation in some cases you can take help of your doctor for the guidance regarding the diet you can give more of fibres and more liquid diet compensate for this

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