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Not Feeeding On Amulspray And Farex. Drink Lot Of Water. Any Medications To Increase Hungry?

Posted on Mon, 10 Jun 2013

Question: Hi, My son is 5 months old now and is on formula (Amulspray and from a month on Farex) since he was 4 months old. he left mother's milk for some unknown reasons. now he is not taking formula also but drinks a lot of water. he cries a lot if i dont give him water. so whole day he is just on 10 to 12 ounce of milk and rest water. I am worried about his health. So wanted to know if i can give him fruit juices and glucon D or instead of plain water?
Or can i syrup which enhances his hunger can be prescribed to him?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (9 hours later)

Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Yes, you can give him fruit juices and Glucose water. Since he is 5 months now his digestive system is ready for regular foods and also he is not on breast milk.

Do take care that they are served to him in a clean and healthy way.

I do not recommend any appetizer syrups for a 5 month old as they can disturb his intestines.

Hope I answered your query.

Please let me know if there are any other concerns.

Regards,

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