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Mom of a 5 yr 7 m old girl5 years ago

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My pediatrician has suggested tonoferon iron drop to my baby. But taste of this medicine and smell is very bad. My baby always cry and vomit after taking this medicine. Please doctor suggest an alternate iron drop which taste ok and baby can accept it.

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Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children5 years ago

A. most of the iron drops will be having bitter taste and metallic taste and babies generally don't like the test you can give it mixed with water are fruit juices to the baby

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