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Hey everyone, I have a question to ask.
If one iron tablet contains 67.5 mg of elemental iron, how many can you safely take a day and how many is considered too much to the point it becomes toxic? I am about 100 pounds.
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dambudzo sara2662
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if it says to take one tablet a day then TAKE ONE and ONE ONLY.
Iron is not something to mess around with. remember that you will be getting some iron in your food as well.
EileenH sara2662
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The first question is: Do you need it? If your Hb level is low then maybe you do - but it is also a good idea to let a doctor assess WHY it is low. And like many supplements - too much is not going to work better and can even be detrimentary to your health.
So, having asked your GP, as dambudzo says - check the recommended dosage and don't exceed it. Too much, even if not toxic, can have unpleasant effects. Many people become constipated, others develop diarrhoea.