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Is Dexolac Safe For An Infant?

My baby is 4 months old now. He was a full term baby. Though he is completely breastfed, doctor said that milk supplements may be used . First I gave nan pro 1. Following the advice of a pharmacist, we changed to dexolac premium. Could you please suggest which one is good. Also I saw dexolac premium and dexolac in the pharmacy. The pharmacist said dexolac premium is for pre term and normal dexolac for normal babies. If I need to select between dexolac and dexolac premium, which one should I go for?
Tue, 9 May 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Composition wise, Dexolac premium contains calcium to phosphorus ratio near to 2:1, with other essential vitamins, which is more like breast milk and other properties too are nearer to breast milk. Along with these, it also contains more iron compared to plain Dexolac.
It also contains nucleotides, which are said to help neurologic development and boost immunity.
So, Dexolac premium is more desirable to be given than Dexolac.
However, for proper dosage and frequency of its administration, it is advisable to consult Pediatrician and then give the formula milk, so that it can meet the nutrient needs of the infant.
Remember, there is no substitute to breast milk and it is considered to be the best.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
Regards,
Dr.Ashakiran.S.
MBBS., MD.
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Is Dexolac Safe For An Infant?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Composition wise, Dexolac premium contains calcium to phosphorus ratio near to 2:1, with other essential vitamins, which is more like breast milk and other properties too are nearer to breast milk. Along with these, it also contains more iron compared to plain Dexolac. It also contains nucleotides, which are said to help neurologic development and boost immunity. So, Dexolac premium is more desirable to be given than Dexolac. However, for proper dosage and frequency of its administration, it is advisable to consult Pediatrician and then give the formula milk, so that it can meet the nutrient needs of the infant. Remember, there is no substitute to breast milk and it is considered to be the best. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. Regards, Dr.Ashakiran.S. MBBS., MD.