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Is Calcium Sandoz Safe To Have For Kids Age 5 Yrs?

Posted on Mon, 25 Aug 2014

Question: Doctor,
How good and safe is calcium sandoz for kids age 5 yrs?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Additional Calcium supplement not required

Detailed Answer:
Hi
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Greetings of the day

Dear MrXXXXX

Child of 5 years old who is adequately exposed to sunlight and is consumes sufficient milk , does not require additional Calcium supplement.
Excessive loading with Calcium supplement is one of the contributing factor for Constipation.

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak XXXXXXX
MBBS, MS, MCh
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (15 minutes later)

The some small white light patches on face is due to low calcium? Does some time on hands we get small boils due to less calcium?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is Pityriasis XXXXXXX

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Greetings

The small white patches on the face is Pityriasis XXXXXXX and is unrelated to calcium deficiency.
It does have relationship with worm infestation of intestine.
De worming the child will be helpful.

Take care

Best regards
Dr Deepak

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar