My son has poor appetite

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Asked for Male, 5 Years

My son does not feel hungry and does not ask for food. He does not want to eat even if food is in front of him. He can go for long hours without eating. Dr had prescribed Zincovit when he was a kid. Now I want to know what should be Zincovit syrup dosage for him he is 5 years old weighing around 18.8kg?

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Dr. Ramya Srinath Pediatrician 7 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ramya Srinath

Pediatrician 7 yrs exp Bangalore

Children undergo various stages of food rejection in their life. Don't force feed the child. Give a variety and avoid junk foods. For any queries, kindly book an online consultation with me. I am a lactation consultant, IYCF (Infant and Young Child Feeding) nutrition expert with an interest in Childhood Infections and Vaccinations. You can check out my Instagram page @drbabymum for helpful tips ! Take care!

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