Do iron supplements cause constipation in infants?

Allergic to all p.: There is a difference between allergic to a medicine and having side effect to it . All medication has side effect and usually if we start low and go slaw eventually we get used to it.

Dr Altman agreed

Maybe: The cause of constipation in infants can be from many causes, one common cause would be a low fiber, nutrient poor diet with relative dehydration leading to hard stools, painful defecation, and constipation. Check with your physician regarding supplements & be careful in giving supplements to the very young as they can be very sensitive to side effects. Calcium supplements more likely to cause.

Dr Huilgol agreed

Sometimes: When a child's anemia reaches levels where therapeutic iron is needed, cramps & constipation are seen occasionally. Full srength juices will sometimes counter the effect. It is not seen from the iron content of regular formulas.

Dr Huilgol and another doctor agreed