Is It Safe To Feed Vengain Powder To An Infant?

Posted on Fri, 13 Mar 2015

Question: My doctor has recommended Vengain powder for my 10 month old baby as she is not putting on enough weight. Please let me know if it safe for her....

Thanks,

Answered by Dr. Arun (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Not approved so far

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Vengain is a commercial precooked chicken product.
This claims to have high protein.
It could be safe if your doctor has prescribed.
As far as pediatricians I know, they do not recommend such products for 10 month old.
Chicken as such cooked at home is.safe for 10 month old.
Such protein products are not yet licensed for infants.
Though chicken is safe I would advice you to better stick to home made protein food like dhal egg or chicken.
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar