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Mom of a 4 yr 9 m old girl2 years ago

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My daughter is 2 years old. She has developed a bad habit of eating mud and plaster of paris. someone suggested to give vanslochan medicine to her. is this okay?

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ExpertVandana SharmaNutritionist2 years ago

A. Hello mom give medicine only on prescription . this conditon of eating non edible things is called as PICA, this condtion either fades off with time or can get worse,

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