#AskTheExpert hello, we face lot of problem in giving iron drops to my son, he is 16 months old, we can dilute with citric juice or water as he don't drink it... giving directly from the dropper causes issues for him & he vomits some time, plz advise how to give him iron drops

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ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician4 years ago

A. Hello, You can give medicine mixing in honey. And Mix the dose of medicine with a strong-sweet flavor. You can try chocolate syrup, strawberry syrup.give medicine by distracting or in fun play gesture. also offer iron rich food.

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