LACTODEX

Lactodex is a fortified milk formula that is generally prescribed for newborn babies. This formula is especially used for babies who were born prematurely and are slightly lactose intolerant. The formula has varied micro nutrients that help in digestion and growth. It is available in powder form. The side effects of this drug may include loose motions.

Answered 9 years ago

Its about my child, who is 4 months old. I dont have enough breast milk. Could you please suggest some alternative food for him. Currently I am giving lactodex 90 ml with 3 teaspoon ib an interval of 1.5 hrs. He cries frequently and sleeps very less in nght. Could you please suggest some alternative food for him.

Dr. M. K. Jain

MBBS, Diploma in Child Health (DCH)

Pediatrician•Kanpur

Do you breast feed him if not give your baby pure cows milk without adding water in it, if not feasible then give any infant formula 1 according to the instructions printed on its box.

Answered 9 years ago

Hello Doctor, My baby is now 6 months old, he is 6 kg born 1 month pre-term with 1.8 kg. He is taking nanpro1 from past 2 months. Doctor suggested to give rapgrow drop and lactodex hmf sachet, but these medicines are really tough to get in the market and I don't see any review for rapgrow. Will it be safe? Also he is continuing zincovit drop and raricap drop.

Dr. Rajeshh Babu

MD - Paediatrics

Pediatrician•Bangalore

As the baby growth is good both length and weight and if developmentally normal, you can stop giving rapgrow and lactodex hmf.
Continue with zincovit and iron drops.
And important is to give vit d3 (ultra d3) drops 1ml once daily till 1 year of age as we see vit d defeciency very commonly.
Start on the weaning diet and iron rich foods so that you can slowly stop iron supplementation if haemoglobin is normal.

Answered 9 years ago