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How should I take my iron tablets to get the best absorption, and is it safe to take them twice a day along with Taxim O 200?

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How should I take my iron tablets to get the best absorption, and is it safe to take them twice a day along with Taxim O 200?

Asked by Female, 29 · 6 hours ago

Dr. S Aneela

M. Pharm (Pharmacology)., PhD

6 hours ago

To get the best absorption, try taking your iron tablets on an empty stomach with water or a glass of orange juice, as Vitamin C helps your body absorb iron better. Avoid taking them with tea, coffee, or dairy. Regarding Taxim O 200 (cefixime), it is safe to take your iron twice a day, but you must space them apart. Please take your iron tablets at least two hours before or two hours after your antibiotic to prevent them from interfering with each other's absorption. If taking iron twice a day causes any stomach upset, do consult your doctor.

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