Patient's question:
Baby is four weeks old. Recently, a blood test revealed a deficiency in vitamin D. The detailed results showed: Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) was 200-225 (reference range: <200). 25-hydroxyvitamin D was 25.59 (reference range: 35-150). The doctor prescribed Aividi, one drop once a day, 1.00 ml. The doctor also recommended buying calcium carbonate from an external pharmacy. I purchased Chunwang brand oyster calcium carbonate powder. The instructions state one to two bags at a time, three times a day. (Each bag contains 50 mg of oyster calcium carbonate, equivalent to calcium.) However, there is no specific dosage recommendation for different age groups. For a baby like mine, what is the most appropriate amount of calcium carbonate to take per day? If I follow the instructions, should I take one bag three times a day?Doctor's answer:
6-month to 1-year-old infants should consume 600 milligrams of calcium daily.Recommendation: For babies around 1 year old, drinking milk alone may not provide sufficient calcium, so calcium-rich complementary foods should also be provided. In your case, it is recommended to start with 2 bags per day. After one month, check the situation. If it is normal, you can then increase the dosage. Continue this until his diet meets the calcium needs.