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Hello doctors.. I have 32 weeks pre matured baby. She is 20 days old now. Doctor suggest to give lactodex sachet mix with 25 ml of breastmilk. Is this safe? I gave every 3 hours. 5 sachet gave in 24 hours. Is it safe to lactodex mix with 25ml of breastmilk?
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Yes it is routinely used and safe. It is recommended to supplement breast milk in premature babies for weight
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Yes .you can give it for weight gain
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Lactodex sachet has HMF powder ,each sachet should be mixed in 25ml of breast milk…It is mainly used for preterm babies in order to provide extra nutrients
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Yes you need to give this Lactodex 1 sachet in 25ml of water
Especially in premature babies so that it will increase baby's weight
Continue till the baby reaches 3 kg weight
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Yes lactodex HMF is safe and fda approved fortifier for weight gain in preterm infants
U can give it
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Dr. Keerthana Sarapu
Pediatrician
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
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Pune
Yes mix it in breast milk only
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Dr. Supe Vishal Laxman
Neonatologist
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Pune
It will help in getting additional nutrition and gain weight.
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