#AsktheExperts Hello doc, I am advised any iron+folic acid syrup (2.5ml/day for 1 month) for my 3.5 yr old child...I got this- 'Irrion 30.55mg iron + folic acid suspension by Trucure'... Pls suggest is this ok to give?

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#AsktheExperts  Hello doc, I am advised any iron+folic acid syrup (2.5ml/day for 1 month) for my 3.5 yr old child...I got this-  'Irrion 30.55mg iron + folic acid suspension by  Trucure'... Pls suggest is this ok to give?

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Thank you for the information.
I started giving from yesterday. But today my child is complaining of stomach ache & also he has not passed stool since morning. Is it because of this iron supplement? If yes, is it normal? Should I continue to give this tonic?

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yes can give 5ml per day
iron supplements need to be taken on an empty stomach. it can be taken anytime of the day but it is advisable to take either 1 hour before food or 1 hour after food. 
if taken with food the advantage of the medicine will be less. 
also it is not advisable to take iron supplements with any other medicine and a gap should be maintained if other medicines are going on(half hour gap is enough). 
you have to make the child drink water after taking iron supplements otherwise xit can cause black staining of the tooth. 
it will lead to black colour stool of the child which is totally normal.

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Yes, I already checked.. The contents are exactly the same as advised by my paed.

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hi
need to check its contents
it should be similar
so , better to check with your pediatrician or nearest chemist
please don't try self medication