Description

🩸 What it’s used for

• Treating or preventing iron deficiency anemia: These drops help raise iron levels in your body when your diet alone isn’t enough Austro Labs+12Drugs.com+12zenerics.in+12.

✅ How it works

• Iron is vital for making hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Low iron means less oxygen, which can cause tiredness and weakness MedlinePlusWebMD.

💊 How to take it

• Usually given to infants, children, or adults with low iron.

• Typical instructions: use the dropper to put directly in the mouth or mix with water, formula, juice, or cereal Drugs.com+1MedlinePlus+1.

• Best taken on an empty stomach for easier absorption, but if it causes stomach upset, you can take it with a small amount of food YouTube+12Drugs.com+12GoodRx+12.

• Avoid giving it with milk, calcium-rich foods, tea, or coffee at the same time, as they reduce how well iron is absorbed MedlinePlus+1WebMD+1.

⚠️ Common side effects

Based on what iron supplements usually cause:

• Upset stomach, nausea, or vomiting

• Constipation or diarrhea

• Stomach pain or heartburn

• A metallic taste in the mouth

• Dark or black-colored stool (harmless, but can look alarming) WebMD+5GoodRx+5MedlinePlus+5WebMD

🚨 When to see a doctor

Stop using and seek help immediately if you or your child have:

• Signs of allergic reaction: rash, hives, itching, swelling (especially of the face or throat), trouble breathing PharmEasy+12Drugs.com+12MedicinesFAQ+12

• Bloody or coffee‑ground vomit, or black, tarry stool (possible sign of bleeding) WebMD+2Drugs.com+2GoodRx+2

• Severe stomach pain, fever, dizziness, or fainting WebMD