Why does stool consistency (loose stools or constipation) and color change in infants when they start taking Pushtikona?
Stool consistency does not change in the majority of infants and children receiving Pushtikona. Stool color, however, changes to a dark or black color in all infants receiving Pushtikona on a regular basis. Iron itself is dark in color. When some quantities are left unabsorbed, the iron is excreted in the stool and causes the change in color. Some very young infants, who have not previously been exposed to any complementary foods containing micronutrients (i.e. who are exclusively breast-fed) may develop loose stools or even mild diarrhea. The diarrhea does not lead to dehydration, but is a valid concern to parents and health care providers. The diarrhea lasts for approximately one week and then will not recur. Parents have reported that diarrhea quickly disappears in these young infants, into whose diet complementary feeding has been introduced, if 1/3 – 1/2 of a Pushtikona sachet is used.
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