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Alternative to ferrous sulphate 200mg tablets?

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Purpletopaz42 · 23/02/2023 21:52

I'm pregnant and anemic. I've been prescribed ferrous sulphate (Iron) 200mg tablets to take three times a day. I can't swallow tablets and the information leaflet says that they are not to be prescribed if you have difficulty swallowing tablets. I tried to contact my GP but my query was answered by a member of the admin staff who sent me a link on tips for swallowing tablets. I don't want to contact them again, as it's stressing me out. Can anyone recommend a liquid or chewable iron supplement that I can buy from the chemist? Thank you

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Twoinapod · 23/02/2023 22:28

Spatone is a liquid that you can take, most effective taken with orange juice as vitamin c aids absorption.

SiberFox · 24/02/2023 09:55

My midwife sent a request for liquid iron prescription to GP surgery for me after I the tablets made me awfully constipated. Could yours help?

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