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Hi,I am Aishwarya,30,married. Diagnosed with 8.5Hg&18.31VitD.On medication with orofer xt od& tayo60k weekly for over a month.I take orofe xt after 1.5 to 2 hours after breakfast.Have serious complaint of constipation since then.Kindly advise relief measures.
Hi, This problem of having constipation might be due to iron supplement you are taking. Iron supplement is known to cause constipation. Consult your doctor, change of iron salt or brand might give you relief from constipation. Take plenty of water. Take more fiber in diet. Ok and take care.
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Does Orofer Xt Cause Constipation?
Hi, This problem of having constipation might be due to iron supplement you are taking. Iron supplement is known to cause constipation. Consult your doctor, change of iron salt or brand might give you relief from constipation. Take plenty of water. Take more fiber in diet. Ok and take care.