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Medicine for 4months old
Hi doc ,
When can I give medicine ( multi vitamin , vitamin D and iron drops)for my 4 month old daughter whether before or after feed ?
Especially Is it ok to give iron drops before feed because she vomits milk if I give her iron drops after feed . Till I gave her iron drops she was looking Buffy but once I stopped it due to vomiting her face has become dull that is her face is not much buffy now . So can I give her iron drops before feed ? Pls help on this
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Dr. Vaibhav Jain
Pediatrician
13 yrs exp
Lucknow
Its normal that child vomits sometime after giving iron.and i will suggest if everything is normal than no need to give any medicine.you can give iron empty stomach. And other multivitamin with feed
Next Steps
go for blood HB test then only give iron
Health Tips
maintain proper nutrition with fruits and vegetables. hygiene is very important
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