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Iron overdose. how many milligrams at one time does it take?
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Iron dosing: It is important to pay attention to what is called "elemental iron". This dosage is usually written in small print at the bottom of the bottle of iron tablets. A typical iron tablet should have 45-60 mg of elemental iron.
Answered 11/29/2014
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