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Suggest Treatment For Low Calcium Level In Newborn
dear sir my son was born 2 days back (on 18th sept 2010). the doctor has suggested that he has low calcium levels. his blood test was conducted and has shown Serum Calcium Total = 6.60 mgs % and Serum Calcium Ionised = 3.40 mgs %, blood urea = 54.0 mgs%, c-reactive protein
Kindly advise us about the exact treatment needed.
Aman Singh
Kindly advise us about the exact treatment needed.
Aman Singh
Wed, 26 Nov 2014
In hospital setup, we generally give one or two shots of intravenous calcium boluses followed by oral calcium supplementation. If the child is at home, we may directly opt for oral calcium supplements like Syrup Calcimax 2.5 ml thrice daily for 7 days and then follow it up with the treating doctor. Please talk to your doctor and he would be able to take the right steps in this regard.
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