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My baby is 13 months old. She has lost 500 gms weight instead of gaining.Doctor has recommended Zincovit multivitamin drops advised 20 drops ( 1ml) twice a day. Is it safe to give 2 ml daily to baby?
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Yes u can give 2.5 ml twice daily for 1 mnth
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Weight loss has many causes mam and needs to get evaluated.
I need to ask few more questions before answering your query.Early consultations can prevent complications.
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Dr Faisal Zoheb
MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn specialist )
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I totally understand your concern
Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. contact me on practo or WhatsApp chat
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Dr. G. Avinash
MBBS, MD (Pediatrics)
Fellowship in Neonatology
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Yes, It is safe to give 2ml of syp zincovit daily ,
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The cause of weight loss in your child also needs to be worked up upon. I need to know more about the history of illness in your child to tell you the exact reason of weight loss and provide you with feeding recommendations.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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5 yrs exp
Rajkot
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