Can anyone recommend an iron supplement that doesn't cause constipation?

[ssd]

I take ferrous sulphate tablets one a day but they can cause my constipation

Can anyone recommend an alternative?

[Fatted]

If they're prescribed see your GP. There are alternatives they can prescribe that don't have as bad side effects.

[PiggyPlumPie]

Only thing I could tolerate was Spatone sachets but I had to buy them.

[Smotheroffive]

Yes! Spinach, eat it with everything and eat vit c high food to increase absorption to the max. You will notice the difference in days.
Also, some nicenjuicy rare steaks!

[QuestionableMouse]

I use the liquid iron. Works really well and no side effects for me. Blanking on the name atm though sorry!

[Smotheroffive]

And zero constipation!

[ssd]

Not prescribed I take them when I'm feeling tired, I don't eat red meat leafy veg lentils etc so take them as a source of iron

Am just looking for something that doesn't bung me up

[Vitalogy]

I didn't have a problem with this.

[ssd]

Floradix?

[JaneEyre07]

Floradix, I've used it for years. It's such a lovely tasting liquid too, you can taste the goodness.

[ssd]

X post😁

[QuestionableMouse]

Mine is prescribed. Really bugging me because I've literally just taken some!

[QuestionableMouse]

Its Sytron

no I didnt have to Google it

[ssd]

Thanks all, am buying floradix tomorrow

[WoogleCone]

My midwife said not to drink caffeine with food as it counters iron in the food. So avoid tea/coffee at meal times to get the most out of the iron you're already eating :)

[Vitalogy]

Tesco have a special offer on.

www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/search?query=floradix%20iron%20liquid&icid=tescohp_sws-1_m-ft_in-floradix%20iron%20liquid_ab-226-b_out-floradix%20iron%20liquid

[Brokenfurnitureandroses]

Ferrograd c - it contains vitamin c to stop the constipation that can come with taking iron.

[ssd]

Has anyone tried feroglobin, it's cheaper than floradix?

[hazeyjane]

I'm looking for the same. Floradix makes me heave, but even when I take it religiously it doesn't seem to work as well as taking the prescribed iron tablets.

[greenelephantscarf]

fluids and fibre will help you.

[lucy101101]

Another vote for spatone. They do an apple version with some vit c in which makes it more effective/taste better.

[DrWhy]

Spatone works for me but it’s not as strong as the ferrous sulphate so you have to take a couple of sachets to be as effective.

[reefedsail]

Feroglobin is amazing. Literally changed my life.

I use the Plus stuff. They have it at Tesco.

[ssd]

So is liquid better than tablets then to help with getting rid of constipation?

[JulianDickGeorgeAndTimmy]

Spatone

[enjoyingscience]

Spatone worked for me when I was pg - you have it in orange juice. Tastes like drinking 2ps, but no constipation...