The best iron supplement is usually a ferrous ascorbate or ferrous bisglycinate tablet, as these are well-absorbed and gentle on the stomach. Take it daily as advised by your doctor, preferably with vitamin C or orange juice to improve absorption.

You can take Dexorange syrup and Fol-XT together in your eighth month, but follow the dose your doctor gave you. Both help with iron and folic acid. Make sure to take the iron syrup away from calcium or antacid medicines for a couple of hours.

You can usually take Fol-XT and Softeron Z together during pregnancy, but follow your doctor's dosing instructions. Fol-XT is mainly used to give folic acid and vitamins that help make healthy blood and support your baby's growth.

You can choose any generic or branded folic acid tablet, as these are usually very affordable and well absorbed. Most chemist-made generic folic acid works the same as the more expensive options and delivers good results when taken daily.