Patient's question:
Large, the doctor prescribed calcium gluconate zinc oral solution. The baby probably doesn't like the taste, as he refused to drink it after one try and it was difficult to feed. Can calcium gluconate zinc oral solution be mixed with rice powder or other complementary foods to feed the baby?Past treatment history and effectiveness: Previously, the baby drank calcium lactate particles, which he also didn't like.
What help is needed: Can calcium gluconate zinc oral solution be mixed with rice powder or other complementary foods to feed the baby?
Doctor's answer:
Due to the special taste of zinc gluconate oral solution, it is normal for babies not to like it. You can dissolve it with some warm water and give it to the baby. If the baby still doesn't like it, you can mix it into the baby's and take it together. Since calcium and zinc oral solutions are usually recommended to be taken after meals to aid absorption, you can first give the baby some, and then take the calcium and zinc oral solution together.