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Original poster

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

32 replies

ssd · 30/03/2019 21:08

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

Can anyone recommend an alternative?

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Fatted · 30/03/2019 21:12

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

Smotheroffive · 30/03/2019 21:13

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!

PiggyPlumPie · 30/03/2019 21:13

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

QuestionableMouse · 30/03/2019 21:14

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

Smotheroffive · 30/03/2019 21:14

And zero constipation!

Original poster
ssd · 30/03/2019 21:15

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

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Vitalogy · 30/03/2019 21:15

I didn't have a problem with this.

Can anyone recommend an iron supplement that doesn't cause constipation?
Original poster
ssd · 30/03/2019 21:16

Floradix?

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JaneEyre07 · 30/03/2019 21:16

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

Original poster
ssd · 30/03/2019 21:17

X post😁

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QuestionableMouse · 30/03/2019 21:17

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

QuestionableMouse · 30/03/2019 21:19

Its Sytron

no I didnt have to Google it

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ssd · 30/03/2019 21:21

Thanks all, am buying floradix tomorrow

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WoogleCone · 30/03/2019 21:23

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 :)

Brokenfurnitureandroses · 30/03/2019 21:31

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

Original poster
ssd · 30/03/2019 21:32

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

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hazeyjane · 30/03/2019 21:33

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 · 30/03/2019 21:33

fluids and fibre will help you.

lucy101101 · 30/03/2019 21:34

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

DrWhy · 30/03/2019 21:34

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 · 30/03/2019 21:36

Feroglobin is amazing. Literally changed my life.

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

Original poster
ssd · 30/03/2019 21:43

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

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JulianDickGeorgeAndTimmy · 30/03/2019 21:47

Spatone

enjoyingscience · 30/03/2019 21:52

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