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What Causes Black Discolouration In Teeth And Constipation While On Iron Syrup?
Question: My daughter initially had viral ( for a week) and then cold (for a week) and after that she started complaining about stomach pain while having food and at regular interval.
Her pediatric gave her worm medicine, multi-vitamin, iron syrup and probiotic. After taking iron syrup for 5 days now we are observing her teeth are turning little black and she was having constipation initially.
We are concerned about her teeth getting black, is that normal for kids taking iron syrup and is constipation a side affect of iron syrup. Please advice if we need to stop iron syrup or its a known side affect
Her pediatric gave her worm medicine, multi-vitamin, iron syrup and probiotic. After taking iron syrup for 5 days now we are observing her teeth are turning little black and she was having constipation initially.
We are concerned about her teeth getting black, is that normal for kids taking iron syrup and is constipation a side affect of iron syrup. Please advice if we need to stop iron syrup or its a known side affect
Brief Answer:
No need to worry will settle soon
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
I have seen the attached prescription.
Iron syrup does cause staining of teeth. I usually advice my patients to give it with filler ( if 5 ml you need to give five times 1 ml filler) deep in the mouth without touching teeth.
This way staining of teeth can be avoided.
Now what to do for stained teeth? Nothing, avoid further staining by using filler technique. The stain will disappear with regular brushing of teeth twice daily.
Constipation is also a side effect. You can decrease iron to once a day and that might help in receiving constipation.
Other tips include giving iron with orange or lemon juice.
Avoid giving iron with milk.
No need to stop iron syrup.
Wishing your child good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
No need to worry will settle soon
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
I have seen the attached prescription.
Iron syrup does cause staining of teeth. I usually advice my patients to give it with filler ( if 5 ml you need to give five times 1 ml filler) deep in the mouth without touching teeth.
This way staining of teeth can be avoided.
Now what to do for stained teeth? Nothing, avoid further staining by using filler technique. The stain will disappear with regular brushing of teeth twice daily.
Constipation is also a side effect. You can decrease iron to once a day and that might help in receiving constipation.
Other tips include giving iron with orange or lemon juice.
Avoid giving iron with milk.
No need to stop iron syrup.
Wishing your child good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks doctor for your prompt response, giving iron once a day vs twice a day does that impact on her recovery?
What we can do to relive her from constipation if we want to give her medicine twice a day?
What we can do to relive her from constipation if we want to give her medicine twice a day?
Brief Answer:
Not really
Detailed Answer:
You can extend the course duration ( say 4 months instead of 2 months)
Plenty of fruits and vegetables along with water should be taken to avoid constipation.
Regards
Not really
Detailed Answer:
You can extend the course duration ( say 4 months instead of 2 months)
Plenty of fruits and vegetables along with water should be taken to avoid constipation.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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