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Hi, can we give calcimax-p to infants (2months old).
On what criteria this is recommended to infants?
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what was birth weight of baby?
premature etc?
nature provides everything in mothers milk
although no harm in using, but not for long term
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There's no need to give calcium to 2 months old baby.
Calcium is adequate in milk.
Vit D3 400 IU per day is advised till 1 yr of age.
Give Uprise D3 drops 0.5ml per day for that.
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Dr. Manjusha
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Ongole
Hello,no need to give calcium supplements for a healthy full term baby.Calcium supplements are recommended for preterm babies.For a healthy term baby give vitamin D drops 400 IU per day till one year and 600 IU per day for rest of the childhood.
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