Lactodex LBW powder is an infant milk substitute. This is a milk protein-based product that contains protein for a growing body in each 100g of this powder. It also contains fat divided between milk and vegetable fats. It also contains various micronutrients like 850mg calcium, 500mg potassium and 50mg magnesium to assist in creating healthier cells and keeping child s body hydrated. Lactodex powder is especially recommended for children who were born before 37 weeks into pregnancy or were less than 2.5kg at birth.
Note: Lactodex LBW powder is not designed to be a full replacement to mother s milk.
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.), Medicine, Diploma in Child Health (DCH)
Pediatrician, Malappuram
Exclusive breast feeding upto 6 month .why lactodex started? Inadequate breast feed or any other reason? If it is due to inadequate breast feed then mother try plenty of fluid along with extra one meal. Is it lactation failure or baby feeding difficulty clear history is essential.
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Pediatrician, Gangtok
Breast feeding is the best feed for a baby. But if you are giving formula, you could shift to stage 2 if child's weight is adequate.
If she was born preterm, lactodex is given till 40 weeks complete of gestation which means the expected date of a normal delivery.
Not recommended for normal babies.