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Suggest Proper Formula Milk To Be Given To An Infant With G6PD Deficiency

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Posted on Thu, 16 Apr 2015
Question: What formula to give baby with g6pd?
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Answered by Dr. Sabyasachi Das (51 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
any formula is ok

Detailed Answer:
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Babies with g6pd deficiency have some restriction in diet as well as medicines. But there is no problem with any milk formula. You can use any milk formula except those that are soya based like Zerolac. You can use Nanpro, Dexolac or Enfamil.

you shall get the food and drugs to avoid from this site
g6pddeficiency.org/wp/...g6pd.../g6pd-deficiency-foods-to-avoid-list/
g6pddeficiency.org/wp/living-with-g6pd-deficiency/drugs-to-avoid-list/

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Dr. Sabyasachi Das

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Practicing since :2006

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Suggest Proper Formula Milk To Be Given To An Infant With G6PD Deficiency

Brief Answer: any formula is ok Detailed Answer: Thanks for posting in health care magic Babies with g6pd deficiency have some restriction in diet as well as medicines. But there is no problem with any milk formula. You can use any milk formula except those that are soya based like Zerolac. You can use Nanpro, Dexolac or Enfamil. you shall get the food and drugs to avoid from this site g6pddeficiency.org/wp/...g6pd.../g6pd-deficiency-foods-to-avoid-list/ g6pddeficiency.org/wp/living-with-g6pd-deficiency/drugs-to-avoid-list/ thank you