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Can We Give Orofer Xt Syrup 5 Ml To Baby?
Question: Can v give orofer xt syrup 5 ml to baby boy of 15 month two times daily ?
Brief Answer:
It's appropriate
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Orofer xt 5ml contains 30mg elemental iron.
Twice a day comes to 60ml per day which is the treatment dose for iron deficiency anemia for a 10 to 12 kg child.
Your doctor has appropriately given.
Do continue as advised.
You can surely proceed.
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun
It's appropriate
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Orofer xt 5ml contains 30mg elemental iron.
Twice a day comes to 60ml per day which is the treatment dose for iron deficiency anemia for a 10 to 12 kg child.
Your doctor has appropriately given.
Do continue as advised.
You can surely proceed.
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun
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