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My son is 5 years old. Weight is 15kg and height is 109cm.as he is underweight we are planning to give pediasure or horlicks.which one is good to have, please suggest
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All are same....
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Hello All milk supplements are same with little differences in their composition. You can start giving them as instructed on their box/tin. Thanks
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