Iron Hydroxide Polymaltose Health Feed

Person taking iron supplements should check his/her complete hemogram by blood test. Get your blood test done for assessing the hemoglobin and blood indices to know about the efficacy of the supplements. Never take iron supplement haphazardly for a month or two and discontinue it; always confirm its action and verify whether it needs to be continued further.
There is no fixed course for iron. You need to continue till your body stores are adequate in iron. A regular follow-up blood test is m...more

What is Iron deficiency anemia?

Iron deficiency anemia is a common type of anemia. It is a condition in which blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells that carries oxygen to the body s tissues.

Symptoms of Iron deficiency anemia-

Extreme fatigue
Pale skin
Weakness
Shortness of breath
Trouble concentration
Headache
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Smooth, sore tongue
Cold hands and feet
Irritability
Inflammation or soreness of you...more

Dear before taking any medication ,I would suggest you to go for vit. D test & see the result, if vit D is ok, then whatever supplements you will take ,get absorbed by your body.

Hello lybrate-user,
yes dexorange syrup is useful in treating iron deficiency, vitamins b 12 and folic acid too.
Alone supplements is not going to help, along with this you need to take proper nutrition full diet.
For more details regarding diet please connect with us. Thnx
zeenat
dietician and nutritionist.

Anemia is a common health problem amongst women in India. Iron tablets is the most common medicine prescribed medicine for this. All pregnant women are given a tablet of iron.
Iron tablets can be very effective but only if they are taken correctly.

Here are ten things you must know about iron intake.

Iron is best absorbed when taken on empty stomach. But it can cause cramps, acidity, vomiting when taken on empty stomach. That is why we advice to take iron tablet be taken a...more

Iron is an essential nutrient and mineral that is required by adults and children alike. Iron helps move oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and helps muscles store and use oxygen. It is especially important for children because it aids development and prevents anaemia. Untreated iron deficiency in children can cause physical and mental delays. It can lead to less healthy red blood cells in the child's blood stream which will cause a delay in the growth of physical and mental faculties...more

Iron deficiency is a common condition in children. It occurs when there is a scarcity of iron in the child's system due to malnutrition. Iron is an extremely important mineral that is required for growth and development in young ones. It is an essential nutrient for formation of Hemoglobin, which transports Oxygen and Carbon dioxide through the bloodstream and it is also essential for the functioning of the muscles. If the child's diet lacks iron then the condition might worsen and turn into ane...more

Iron deficiency is a common condition in children. It occurs when there is a scarcity of iron in the child's system due to malnutrition. Iron is an extremely important mineral that is required for growth and development in young ones. It is used in transporting oxygen through the bloodstream and is essential for the functioning of the muscles. If the child's diet lacks iron then the condition might worsen and turn into anemia.

Children need different levels of iron intake at different a...more

Iron is a major component of hemoglobin that carries oxygen to all parts of the body.
Women need more iron than men to makeup for the amount of iron they lose in their menstrual period.
Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in women. Insufficient iron can lead to anaemia. Common symptoms of anaemia include tiredness and breathlessness. Iron is especially important during pregnancy.
Iron absorption can be impaired by alcohol, the tannic acid in tea,etc. Hence avoid d...more

Anemia is a condition where the red blood cell count is reduced due to deficiencies within the system. This is usually caused by a lack of iron, folate and other related nutrients in the diet. Anemia is a major public health concern in India as over 50 percent of women are known to be anemic. This pushes up the mortality rate of young mothers and even children.

Some symptoms of Iron deficiency anemia
Anemia has a wide range of symptoms which varies from person to person. However the...more