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Calcium and under weight
My friends kid,5 year old is 13 kgs. Doesn't eat well. Might have calcium deficiency. Plz suggest if she can given him ostocalcium syrup, if yes, what is the dosage plz.. and also suggest a tonic that'll help him eat better
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From how long is the weight 13kg? If normal wt at birth, the child should be more than 16 to 17kg. Give nutritious , calorie dense food like dhal, ghee, fruits, spinach milk products. Dont start calcium syp without any evidence of deficiency. Look for Anemia, Deworm every 6 months. Monitor wt gain. If no, we need to consult pediatrician
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Deworming to be done for him.. Calcium syr will not increase his appetite
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If you want to give calcium syr give syr Calcipad or Sancium P 5 ml twice a day ( as it has vit D3 also)
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Good dietary habits with balance diet is ultimate solution
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