Iron tablets

[jacpinetree]

Hi squad

could you please tell me is it best to take iron tablets with or without food. There was no patient leaflet with them.

Thanks jpt

[louiselouise]

I always take mine just before my breakfast

[crisgal]

you must take with some vitamin c, this ensures your body absorbs the iron.
so with a glass of orange juice or similar. I don't think it matters if it's with or wothout foof thogh. (They'll turn your poo black too!)

[Sqad]

Matters not a jot......BUT if you have a "sensitive stomach" then take them with food.

[mrs_overall]

I was always advised NOT to take them with a cup of tea, but with something like orange juice