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Minadex over dose on iron??

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sw1 · 25/02/2009 21:18

A nutritionist has diagnosed my DS with very low iron levels and presecribed Minadex twice a day. She also gave me a leaflet with iron rich foods and told me to aim for 9mg a day.

The minadex has 12mg per 5ml and says to give twice a day - so 24mg!!!

Have I got my numbers seriously wrong as with food as well that is LOADS of iron?????

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sw1 · 25/02/2009 22:14

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saadia · 25/02/2009 22:22

That doesn't sound right but OTOH I know Minadex is aimed at children so they wouldn't put too much iron in it. It may be something to do with absorption levels. Perhaps check with a pharmacist.

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