Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 5 m old boy1 Year agoA. calcium is available in good amount in milk and milk products. it is also available in good amount in pulses and cereals and fruits. also richley present in green leafy vegetables ragi,soyabean,chickpea,nuts, dryfruits,seeds,beans,lentils
non vegetarian food as well as eggs fish contain good amount of calcium.
if the above diet is given properly no need to give calcium supplements to the child
weather any multivitamin or a calcium supplement is required by the child or not willd be decided by the doctor. just continue to give regular diet from cereals s pulses vegetable milk and fruits which contains all the multivitamins along with calcium.
calcium syrup or tablet and the dosage will be decided by the doctor according to the deficiency of the child
NikithaMom of a 10 yr 9 m old boy1 Year agoA. hello you should not be giving any medicine unless it is advised by a doctor and it is better to check with your doctor to see if calcium supplement is needed and if required he will be able to advise you accordingly which would be better and safe
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