Calcium acetate and calcium carbonate, there is no which is more suitable for the situation, both are calcium supplements, if the infant is not deficient can not be additional supplementation to avoid the occurrence of hypercalcemia.
Because the development of the infant’s digestive system is not very perfect, plus the calcium intake from breast milk, milk powder or complementary foods generally to meet the needs of routine supplementation of vitamin D to promote calcium absorption can be, not unauthorized or routine use of calcium supplements, to avoid the emergence of hypercalcemia.
If the symptoms of calcium deficiency still exist even after vitamin D supplementation, or if the calcium deficiency is severe, calcium supplements, such as calcium acetate and calcium carbonate, should be taken as prescribed by the doctor.
Calcium deficiency in infants should be treated in a timely manner and in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, so as to avoid delaying the treatment. All of the above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor.