Calcimax syrup for new born

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Asked for Female, 27 Years

Hello, my baby girl is 13days old, doctor have asked to start calcimax + syrup from 10th day of birth, This calcium supplement is really need to start so soon? Pls advise

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Dr. Lavneesh Agrawal

Pediatrician 22 yrs exp Aligarh

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Yes if your baby is full term and >2.5 kg only Vit D is necessary.. 400IU daily..

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Dr. Karthik.T Neonatologist 15 yrs exp Chennai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Karthik.T

Neonatologist 15 yrs exp Chennai

Hope baby s born after 37 weeks and weight s more than 2.5 kg. If that's the case u have to give only vitamin D supplements till 1 year of age. Calcium supplements only in preterm babies or if ur baby have low calcium levels otherwise it's not necessary..

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