I am 33 year old and am 6 week pregnant, my haemoglobin level is 7.8 so my gynae referred me to physician, he prescribed orofer xt tablet so my concern is it safe to take orofer xt in first trimester.

Dr. GitanjaliGynaecologist23yrs exp

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iron tablets are not prescribed in first trimester of pregnancy as they cause gastrointestinal side effects like gastritis ,nausea and vomitting and constipation. thus they increase the tendency of vomitting in patients . and patients are usually not able to tolerate iron tablets in first trimester. you have been advised as your haemoglobin level is quite low . if you can tolerate iron tablets in first trimester you can safely take them . 

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Dr. Karuna ChawlaHomeopath23yrs exp

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Yes, its safe. Also consume foods rich in ironsome of the best plant sources of iron are: jaggery beans and lentils tofu baked potatoes cashews dark chocolate pumpkin seeds watermelon, potato, apple, beet root, pomegranate, strawberries dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach, broccoli non veg sources lean beef oysters chicken turkey eat a balanced, healthy diet that includes good sources of iron to prevent any deficiencies. Combine vegetarian sources of iron with vitamin c in the same meal.  

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