Can another iron drug be changed after the child has a congenital heart surgery?

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Hello doctor! After a stable congenital heart surgery, my baby became anemic, so the doctor prescribed Ferricure to drink. My baby is 2 months old, 4kg drink 2.5ml 1 time a day, then she cries.
So the doctor asked me, is it possible to change another iron drug after the child has congenital heart surgery? Please advise which medicine is good for the child after congenital heart surgery. Thank you sincerely!
Nguyen Ngoc Lan (1999)
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Hello! Ferricure contains the main active ingredient polysaccharide ion complex. In case your baby is hypersensitive to the ingredients of the drug, it can be used instead of other iron drugs, but the use of any medicine requires the advice and guidance of pharmacists and specialists. Cardiovascular, because the baby may have other problems in addition to hypersensitivity to the ingredients of this drug, as well as the prescription of different doses of drugs.
Therefore, in this case, to ensure the safety of your child, you can take your baby to a hospital of Vinmec Health System to be examined and consulted by specialist doctors on effective and safe use of medicines for your baby. most complete.
Thank you for trusting and sending the question: “Can I change iron pills after the child has congenital heart surgery?” to Vinmec. Wish the baby always healthy. Best regards!

Answered by Master, Doctor Do Nguyen Thuy Doan Trang - Head of Extracorporeal Circulation Team - Cardiovascular Center - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital