Children’s daily calcium supplement with calcium gluconate, zinc gluconate is a zinc supplement, both should be used under the guidance of a doctor.
1. The commonly used dosage forms of calcium gluconate are granules, oral solution, etc. It is used for the prevention or treatment of calcium deficiencies, such as rickets, osteomalacia, tetany, as well as calcium supplementation for pregnant and lactating women, children, and the elderly. Therefore the calcium supplement of choice for children is calcium gluconate. Adverse effects of constipation have been seen with this product. This product is contraindicated in hypercalcemia and history of kidney stones.
2. Zinc gluconate is commonly used in oral solution and granules. It is used for the treatment of anorexia, malnutrition, xerophagia, acne, oral ulcers, and growth retardation in children due to zinc deficiency. Adverse reactions such as mild vomiting, nausea and constipation may occur with this product. It is contraindicated for those who are allergic to this product.
Calcium supplementation for children should be used reasonably under the guidance of a doctor.