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How long after taking iron supplements for 5 months then stopping will poo return to normal colour?

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Soon after u stop: Your feces the next day after you stop your iron tablet the black tarry stool will start to fade away and back o normal color of feces.

Answered 7/10/2018

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