HomeQuestions & AnswersMy baby is 10months old and pediatricuan asked me to stop iron drops oxfer drops when she was 7 or 8months old. Another pediatrician recently asked me to give the iron drops until 2years of age. Should I have to give till 2years or is it not necessary? Kindly suggest.
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Mom of a 6 yr 9 m old girl6 years ago
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My baby is 10months old and pediatricuan asked me to stop iron drops oxfer drops when she was 7 or 8months old. Another pediatrician recently asked me to give the iron drops until 2years of age. Should I have to give till 2years or is it not necessary? Kindly suggest.

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profile image of Dr Mahesh PatilExpertDr Mahesh PatilPaediatrician6 years ago

A. Hello, your baby girl is 10 months old and if her haemoglobin level is less than 10 gms then it very essential to give her iron and folic acid syrup till the Hb increases upto 13/14 gm level.

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