Patient's question:
Which calcium supplement is better: Children's Tetra Calcium Calcium Gluconate Granules or Children's Calcium Carbonate D3 Granules? My child is calcium-deficient and has rickets. The doctor prescribed Children's Tetra Calcium Calcium Gluconate Granules and Vitamin AD drops, but the instructions for Children's Tetra Calcium Calcium Gluconate Granules state that only 13.5 mg of calcium is contained in each gram. Is this too little? I only drink 9 grams a day. Is Children's Calcium Carbonate D3 Granules any good? What kind of help do I need: My child is calcium-deficient and has rickets.Doctor's answer:
Rickets due to vitamin D deficiency is a common condition in children.1. Rickets due to vitamin D deficiency is a common condition in children, and it needs to be corrected promptly.
2. Based on your situation, your child is calcium-deficient and has rickets. The doctor prescribed Children's Four Granules and Vitamin AD Drops. However, the instructions for Children's Four Granules state that each gram contains only 13.5 mg of calcium. In fact, overall, it should utilize the combined effects of both D3 and calcium.