Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: My son has been exclusively breastfed, and he started taking A.D. drops since he was two months old without interruption. Should we continue supplementing with calcium? Another mother recommended giving my child Gluconate Calcium Oral Liquid, which is suitable for a child of this age? Will it have any side effects? If supplementation is necessary, could you recommend a few options?Doctor's answer:
Hello: You can consider taking calcium supplements. The correct method for taking calcium supplements is to first take vitamin D under the guidance of a doctor. Generally, 5000 to 10000 units are taken orally daily. Patients with severe rickets or diarrhea can switch to injecting vitamin D while also taking calcium tablets orally, 0.5 grams each time, 1 to 3 times a day. This can meet the child's calcium deficiency while ensuring their safety.