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How Long Should Dexolac Special Care Be Given To An Infant?

Posted on Wed, 28 Oct 2015

Question: Hello
My baby is 4 months old and I am giving her dexolac special care due to low birth weight.
Now I want to know how Long I have to give her this
And from which month I have to switch from dexolac special care to another level

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please answer the questions below

Detailed Answer:
Hi....I have a few questions for you before clarifying your doubts. Please answer them..

1. What was the birth weight?
2. What is the current weight?
3. Has the kid achieved social smile?
4. Was there any other issue with the baby other than low birth weight?
5. What reason was found out or quoted by the doctors for low but weight?

Sorry to bother you with so many questions, but I need it information before guiding you precisely.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (4 hours later)

Birth weight was 2.25 kg
Current wt is 5.7 kg
There is no other issue found with the baby other than low birth weight and yes she has achieved social smile.
Doctor told nothing except that baby doesn't get enough nutrition when she was in womb.
Plz guide me for milk powder that I have to continue feeding Dexolac special care to baby or should I switch to another infant formulas.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Continue Dexolac Special Care till 6 months then shift to Dexolac stage 2

Detailed Answer:
Hi... I congratulate on making your baby gain excellent weight.

She has gained 28.75gm per day in the past 4 months.

It is more than what is expected.

Suggestions:

1. Continue Dexolac Special Care till 6 months.

2. After 6 months you can shift over to Dexolac Stage 2.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (35 minutes later)

Thanks sir

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi....I wish your kid a speedy recovery. If you need any future medical consultation and suggestions, I will be glad to help. You can approach me at the following link. In this way even in health care magic you can follow up always with a single doctor who knows the history of your kid completely. Please find the link below -
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj