Aura Care Kids Iron 15ML

Aura Care KIDS Iron - drops with iron diglycinate and vitamin C, 15 ml

Aura Care KIDS Iron is a 15 ml dropper bottle with iron in the form of iron diglycinate (II) and with added vitamin C. The manufacturer specifies servings according to the child’s age, from 4 drops for the youngest to 10 drops for teenagers.

Add the drops to water, juice, or another cool drink and administer once a day, preferably during a meal. The flavor is orange.

The manufacturer recommends consulting a doctor before use in children. Store the bottle out of reach of small children.

Serving according to the child’s age

The manufacturer provides one daily dose, and the number of drops is adjusted to age:

• 1-2 years: 4 drops
• 3-6 years: 6 drops
• 7-12 years: 8 drops
• 13-16 years: 10 drops

The contents listed in the composition refer to a serving of 10 drops. A smaller serving for a younger child contains proportionally less iron and vitamin C.

What do you get?

• A 15 ml bottle of drops for dilution in water or juice
• Iron in the form of iron diglycinate (II) with added vitamin C
• A serving breakdown by age, from 4 to 10 drops daily
• Orange flavor of drops administered in a drink
• One dose daily, preferably during a meal

Ingredients

Content in a serving of 10 drops, intended for children aged 13-16 years:

• Iron (iron diglycinate II) - 5 mg, which is 36% RDA
• Vitamin C - 20 mg, which is 25% RDA

RDA is the nutrient reference value for an adult. Are you buying for a child on a vegan diet or with a food allergy? Check the full list of ingredients on the packaging before the first administration.

How to use

• Shake the bottle well before use
• Measure the number of drops appropriate for the child’s age
• Add the drops to water, juice, or another cool drink
• Administer the drink immediately after preparation
• Use once a day, preferably during a meal
• Do not mix the drops directly with milk or calcium-rich products

For whom

• The child is aged 1 to 16 years, as the manufacturer specifies servings for this age
• You have discussed administering iron with a pediatrician
• The child is not taking iron-containing medications or the doctor is aware of both preparations
• You are looking for drops that can be given in water or juice

Specification

Category and guide

Other products for the youngest can be found in the category Supplements for children. When there may be too much iron, the entry on excess iron and contraindications for supplementation describes it.

Frequently asked questions

How many drops should I give my child?

The manufacturer specifies one serving daily according to age: 4 drops for a child aged 1-2 years, 6 drops for ages 3-6 years, 8 drops for ages 7-12 years, and 10 drops for ages 13-16 years. Do not exceed the portion intended for the child’s age, and consult a pediatrician before the first administration.

How to administer the drops?

Shake the bottle well, measure the portion, and add it to water, juice, or another cool drink. The child should drink the beverage immediately after preparation, once a day, preferably during a meal. Do not mix the drops directly with milk or calcium-rich products, as the manufacturer excludes such combinations.

Does sediment in the bottle indicate a defect?

No. The manufacturer warns that natural sediment may appear in the bottle and this is not a defect of the product. Shake the bottle well before each use, as recommended by the manufacturer in the usage instructions. Keep the bottle at a temperature of 15-25 °C, protected from light, and do not freeze it.

When should the preparation not be administered?

The manufacturer excludes use in hemochromatosis and other diseases associated with excess iron, in iron poisoning, and in liver failure. Consultation with a doctor is required for chronic kidney and liver diseases and simultaneous use of iron-containing medications. Do not administer the drops if there is an allergy to any ingredient. Due to vitamin C, do not give them to a child predisposed to kidney stones or suffering from kidney stones.

Safety and storage

Dietary supplement for children. Consult a pediatrician before administering the preparation to the child. Do not exceed the portion intended for the child’s age.

Do not use if allergic to any ingredient, in hemochromatosis and other diseases with excess iron, in iron poisoning, or in liver failure. For chronic kidney or liver diseases and with iron-containing medications, consult the use with a doctor.

The drops contain vitamin C. Do not use them in individuals predisposed to kidney stones or suffering from kidney stones.

During pregnancy, consult the use with a doctor as well. The dietary supplement cannot replace a varied diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Store the bottle in a dry and cool place, at a temperature of 15-25 °C, protected from light, and do not freeze it. Keep it out of reach of small children. Natural sediment is not a defect of the product.