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My baby is 2 years old and he is constipated. We are using milk of magnesia and neopeptine. Is it fine to use or should we take any precautions.

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Any medicine for constipation is for temporary relief and NOT a cure. All you have to do is give just 2 milk feeds using a glass and 3-4 solid meals,including high fiber items such as cornflakes,Dalia ...  Read More

My doctor prescribed me Milk of magnesia for stomach problem, but I took a little more than prescribed last night and now I have upset stomach and vomiting feel

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Hi just stop the syrup , things will return to normal. ...  Read More

CKD patients are generally asked to avoid dairy products.So almond milk,soy milk or rice milk which of these will be the best substitute of dairy milk for such patients?

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Gud morning,can u pls just share in detail his medical test reports,how's his routine dietary pattern,is he doing walking or yoga,is he getting good sleep in night,how much is his water intake per day ...  Read More

Due to some health issues I wana stop feeding. My baby is 1.9 months. I wish to know is there any milk substitute like lactogen for this age group. She is of weight 12 kg.

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Give similac IQ it has dha which is good for mental development ...  Read More

I am 47 years and my weight is 35 kg. I have been drinking half a litre milk from long time. These days I feel it is creating problems. So I want to stop it. But I am scared of osteoporosis as my Mom has it. Also I am weak and looks like my kidney can't process proteins. I am also getting calcium stones due to uric acid. I am having thyroid to

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Hi, Your ideal body weight is 45kg. Drinking half a liter milk is not a great idea to prevent yourself from osteoporosis. Having high protein diet indeed is a reason of your high uric acid levels. Y ...  Read More

Hey, I have GERD, so I'm unable to drink milk or any dairy products except butter milk, so I just wanted to know whether calcium tablets would be a good enough substitute for my daily calcium intake, if yes which should I buy and if not, what are the foods I can eat to maintain my intake. I'm a vegetarian, so please limit the options to vegetarian

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Things need detailed conversation about your meals and nutrition options. Choose direct consultation for proper guidance and help. ...  Read More

I am suffering from acid reflux. I am taking medicines and eating balanced diet. Everything is going well but I am facing one problem with milk. Sometimes(not everytime) after drinking milk i feel sore throat and feel like burp but burp doesn't come and it makes me feel like nausea for few minutes. Sometimes i feel heavy after drinking it.I don't f

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Hello, Some people have lactose intolerance which is a protein present in the milk. So you should stop taking milk and you can use curd which is a natural probiotic and add black salt and cumin powde ...  Read More

My sister in law has a baby boy, but somehow she says that she doesn't produce enough milk for the baby by herself and complains that baby is not fed properly, is there any substitute to give to the baby?

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Firstly we have to check adequacy of breast milk. For that please monitor baby's urine output ( it should 8-10 times per day ) and also check for weight gain. Mostly baby may not be needing any addit ...  Read More

My baby is 7 months i bf her in the night n early morning during the day i give her solids & 2 feeds of Nan excella pro 2 but currently it is out of stock for the last 2 months which other brand is a good substitute? Plus my baby has constipation what should i give her?

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Dear parents, Your child is 7months old, stop giving milk from 8am to 8pm & give semi solid diet,like dal, dalia, khichdi, rice, alu, kela, apple,upaama, halwa, patoliya, raab, kadi, idle, ...  Read More

My father in law is suggested pentasure 2.0 powder with milk It's quite expensive powder. Can you suggest cheap substitute He can't eat anything with mouth. He is patient of diabetes too. Please suggest

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I think proteinex powder can be used ...  Read More

My gyne has prescribed me Fertibless chiro tablet for a month to treat PCOD, I am not able to find this medicine anywhere online/ offline, please suggest me a substitute with same salt. Also I am taking oziva herbalance drink daily. Can I take the medicine with the drink everyday.

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Yes ...  Read More

What substitute I can give to my 2years old if he is allergic to milk. He can digest cow milk but get rashes in skin

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Coconut water ...  Read More

Dear sir , Can anyone tell me substitute of this gel. As we are planning to convince the babey but everytime I need a lubricant to insert the pennis during sex . So plz suggest me the gel in that which can use for pennis and no effect on sperm . So we can easily plan for babey.

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Use coconut oil ...  Read More

Please advice me substitute of CAlFIL D tablet.. which are available in the market or online. thanks any

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Connect please ...  Read More

Hii sir/ma'am I want to ask about medicines/eyedrops substitute...want to know Is it safe to take the substitute of medicine or not, my doctor said ITS NOT SAFE to take substitute but my family doctor says "it's safe" confused...

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Substitute medication with the same composition and dosage is safe. ...  Read More

Plz suggest low budget substitute of Ahaglow s facewash and acne oc moisturizer Acne prone skin Right now using isotretinoin 20 mg

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Tvaksh acne facewash. Emolene moisturiser cream. ...  Read More

My child is 8 months old. My breastmilk milk secretion is less now so my kid is crying a lot during night time. Please suggest me substitute for breastmilk. Is cow's milk good for 8 months baby. Can I give egg and banana for 8 months baby. Many thanks in advance.

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You can give banana and egg. There is no substitute for breast nilk. Youcan give Amul taza long life. It is processed milk, mostly no allergy and is pasturized. ...  Read More

I ordered Rozagold 20 to practo and they sent Rozalet 20 as substitute. I saw the combination of aspirin75+ROSUVASTATIN 20 +CLOPIDOGRIAL 75 in Rozagold and in Rozalet20 ASPIRIN missing .should I take the tablet or hv to take Rozagold ?

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Your consultant can resolve this issue and advice you but the combination of salts are important so connect immediately to your doctor. ...  Read More

Griseofulvin 500.Is there any substitute for Griseofulvin 500 For fungal treatment I am not getting that tablet in mumbai

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Please get back to the doctor who prescribed it to you. Or take online consultation for substitute prescription as nothing can be prescribed w/o taking detailed history and seeing pictures ...  Read More

My doctor stopped tranexamic acid tablets and told me continue antacids till 3-4 mnths with sucralfate suspension I took (tranexa) for 10 days only He said if u got black stool we will again do an endoscopy What is the need to do endoscopy again n again ?? They did it twice Fist time for investigation and second time for APC Is it possible

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Your management is not incorrect. Bleeding cam occur after APC and after any measure taken for bleeding any where in body. Plain Milk without. Added sugar etc is very releiving in gastritis inflammat ...  Read More

Can i use klm klin aha gel face wash since the other is not available to my nearest store....or are there any other substitute

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Depends on the diagnosis..Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending photo. ...  Read More

Is there any substitute of esprot protein powder for the weakness. ?

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I would like to know more info and history. It would be great if we can continue on my private window. ...  Read More

Can I use emlovo 500mg instead of levera 500mg as a substitute medicine. My doctor has advised me to take levera 500 twice a day

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It must be emlevo I think..see if you have been taking the levera for quite sometime..prefer it...if not available..yes look for same salt...also convey to your doctor about it..done ...  Read More

Doc. My breast milk outflow fluctuates.The nipple is inverted and out flow is very less. My baby is 5 days old and she cried for almost 2 hours due to hunger and I opted for lactogen which actually was discouraged by health workers. I hope it's safe for my baby to feed her with lactogen. I'm spoon feeding my baby.

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The best stimulus for increasing lactation are feeding at regular intervals,a good diet by you and a relaxed state of mind. If you feel your lactation is less,what you need to do is give your feeds at ...  Read More

Can I use substitute medicine for piozmf 15 ...is there any side effects will come if I use metformin500mg+pioglitazone 15mg instead of piozmf15.. Also can I use telgard 40 instead of temistran 40 which is a substitute...

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Hello.... You must not change the combination and dosage of tablets, you can change brand, for example telgard is combination of telmisatan and hydrochlorothiazide, its combination and a replaceme ...  Read More

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