can i give 500mg iron and 0.5 mg folic acid tablet to my 3.5 yrs daughter.??. is it safe

1 Answer

ExpertDr. Mohammed imranPaediatrician2 years ago

A. kindly don't self medicate give as prescribed by your doctor I iron supplements are advised only when there is deficiency is the baby is taking a well-balanced nutritious time such supplements are not required

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