The doctor advises calcium gluconate.
Dr. Evgeny Komarovsky spoke about inexpensive a pharmacy remedy, which many consider to be dietary supplements (bioactive supplements), but this is not so. And this drug really works and is especially needed for children with calcium deficiency.
We are talking about calcium gluconate. And how to take it, the Honored Doctor of Ukraine told in Instagramtram.
«Calcium gluconate — this is not a bioactive supplement (BAA), it is a normal pharmaceutical preparation of calcium. The main thing you need to know is that in order for calcium to be absorbed by the body, it must be in the form of a soluble salt. Calcium gluconate is perfectly soluble even in cold water, and it is also cheap», — recommended by the pediatrician.
The doctor says that advertised expensive calcium preparations do not make sense. Since they differ from gluconate except in price. The drug is taken, as a rule, by children and adolescents, if there are indications.
When calcium gluconate is needed
Children need to take the drug with clinical manifestations of calcium deficiency. This is indicated by certain symptoms: increased nervous irritability, muscle hypertonicity and others, if the child clearly receives little calcium due to a certain diet (for example, does not eat dairy products).
In such cases, during periods of active growth calcium preparations can and should be given to bones and teeth.
What is the correct dosage
It is important to take into account the age and weight of the child when calculating the dosage of the drug.
«If you give a teenager a tablet of gluconate calcium three times a day, then you only calm your own conscience, and do not support his health. In adolescence, a person should eat at least 10-15 tablets per day & # 187;, & # 8212; the doctor assures.
Note that Dr. Komarovsky is skeptical about such a method of obtaining calcium as an eggshell. In his opinion, this is a waste of time and effort.