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How Long Orofer XT Should Be Continued For Low Hb Levels?

my father is taking OROFER XT twice daily last two months, his age is 76 years, patient of HTN and CAD, his hb level is 9 around constantly though taking regularly the above medicne, how long he will continue OROFER XT? If continue, what will be dosage?
Mon, 17 Nov 2014
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He would need to take for as long as his Hb remains low.

At his age, he would need through investigations to determine the source of his low hb.
This should include stool analysis for occult (hidden blood), blood tests and possible imaging of at least the gastrointestinal tract.

The cause of the low Hb should be determined so that appropriate treatment can be started.

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How Long Orofer XT Should Be Continued For Low Hb Levels?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic He would need to take for as long as his Hb remains low. At his age, he would need through investigations to determine the source of his low hb. This should include stool analysis for occult (hidden blood), blood tests and possible imaging of at least the gastrointestinal tract. The cause of the low Hb should be determined so that appropriate treatment can be started. I hope this helps