<prompt> Iron tablets should never be given along with:-WaterLemon waterMilkAll of the above  <response>: Milk contains calcium which Inhibits absorption of Iron by binding to Intestinal DMT-2 Divalent Metal transpoer-2. Hence, iron tablets should never be taken with milk. Components impeding inhibiting iron absorption are: Phytates Tannates Oxalates Calcium Tetracycline. Vitamin C ascorbic acid is a facilitator of iron absorption. Diseases like celiac disease, tropical sprue interferes with iron absorption. 