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Dose of orofer xt drops.
Please advice dose of orofer xt drops for 9 month old weight 7 kg...earlier when hr was around 6 kg was given 0.5 ml ywice a day...should i increase or remain same.
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Keep the dose the same as it's ok for the weight. This dose prevents iron deficiency. For treatment the dose is higher. Visit your Pediatrician regularly for checks ups and take their guidance
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1ml. 1-0-1.
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Yes give 1ml morning and 1ml night
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1 ml twice but what purpose using, for long i used it important
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As orofer-xt has 10mg/1ml. So the dose for your baby now should be 1ml twice a day after food to continue.
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increase the dose as the weight increases
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never give iron and Vit-D or calcium medications at same time. and always give iron drops after food.
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You can increase it to 1ml twice a day for 3 months
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watch for hard stools or constipation, increase water intake for baby.
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