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Can I Take Iron Tablets While Treating A UTI, Or Should I Pause Them?

Hi, I have been diagnosed with low iron and doctor prescribed to take iron tablets daily for 3 months. Simultaneously I also been diagnosed with UTI. Will taking both tablet will hamper recovery from UTI ? Should I stop the iron tablets till my UTI is cleared.
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Hello,

Since you are suffering from UTI, you are advised to drink plenty of water (1–2 liters/day). Urinate frequently, especially after sexual activity. You are taking iron tablets and are now prescribed medicines for UTI. Since iron can reduce absorption of certain antibiotics to avoid interaction, you are advised to take iron and antibiotics at least 2–3 hours apart. Like you can take antibiotics for UTI in the morning (8am) and in the evening at (8pm).

Take iron around 12 noon. To help better absorption of iron, you can take orange juice or lemon water instead of plain water. Do not discontinue taking iron, take it once daily. Avoid taking tea, coffee, dairy products as they also reduce iron absorption. Even if UTI symptoms reduce, finish the entire course of the antibiotics advised to prevent relapse. Avoid using public toilet and take care of your hygiene.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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Can I Take Iron Tablets While Treating A UTI, Or Should I Pause Them?

Hello, Since you are suffering from UTI, you are advised to drink plenty of water (1–2 liters/day). Urinate frequently, especially after sexual activity. You are taking iron tablets and are now prescribed medicines for UTI. Since iron can reduce absorption of certain antibiotics to avoid interaction, you are advised to take iron and antibiotics at least 2–3 hours apart. Like you can take antibiotics for UTI in the morning (8am) and in the evening at (8pm). Take iron around 12 noon. To help better absorption of iron, you can take orange juice or lemon water instead of plain water. Do not discontinue taking iron, take it once daily. Avoid taking tea, coffee, dairy products as they also reduce iron absorption. Even if UTI symptoms reduce, finish the entire course of the antibiotics advised to prevent relapse. Avoid using public toilet and take care of your hygiene. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Nupur K., General & Family Physician