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Regarding iron and calcium drops
Is it okay to continue iron and calcium drops after 1year age? For various reasons I have not been able to give them to my baby regularl basis.
If yes, what would be the dosage?
My baby is 8kgs, 12m old.
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Yes its ok
No need to give regularly if your baby taking food proper
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
After 1 year, no role of any multivitamins or supplements.
Calcium medicine don't carry much meaning here.
Iron drops also not advised until a doctor advises for the same.
Syp Tonoferon (80mg/5ml)
1.5ml once a day
For 3 months in total.
But better to take a consult and then give.
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Dr. Yogita Rathi
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Mahasamund
No need...give proper diet supplement
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