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Is Haemoglobin Level Of 9.7 A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Mon, 3 Apr 2017

Question: my haemoglobin is low 9.7 can I take feris 50 mg tablet, I m 5 week pregnant

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
Yes, you can take feris tablet for low hemoglobin.
However, folic acid tablet and high protein diet should be taken to increase the hemoglobin levels.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (19 minutes later)

I m taking obimet sr 500mg twice, dhuphaston twice, sysfoil active, vitamin b and now I will take feris, my only concern is earlier I tried to take Richar & even dexaorange but I found my stomach upset plus black stool will this tablet also have the same side effect

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Less side effects

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Feris is known to cause lesser side effects.
The gastrointestinal effects are less and the tablet is well tolerated.
I will suggest you to take this tablet with meals.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D