Supplements may be a more reliable way to get iron stores replenished quickly. But once the anaemia has been treated you should check your daughters diet to include plenty of sources of iron to prevent the anaemia developing again. There are several types of iron supplements. Sometimes people experience nausea, tummy pain, constipation or diarrhoea when they take iron supplements. If this happens, switching to a different type of iron can solve the problem.
Vitamin C can help the body to absorb iron, so wash the tablets down with a glass of orange juice.
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