Iron + Folic Acid + Vitamin A + Vitamin C + Zinc

Anemia is one of the leading causes of malnutrition among children under five years of age. In Bangladesh, more than 50% of under five children have been suffering from iron deficiency anemia (IDA). This powder is effective for treatment and prevention of anemia. It is a tasteless and odorless micronutrient ... Read more Anemia is one of the leading causes of malnutrition among children under five years of age. In Bangladesh, more than 50% of under five children have been suffering from iron deficiency anemia (IDA). This powder is effective for treatment and prevention of anemia. It is a tasteless and odorless micronutrient powder. Happymix-5 is used for- Prevents and treats micronutrient deficiencies and improves overall nutrition status of children (6-24 months). Increases brain development and physical growth. Increases attention to and improves concentration in different activities such as education, games & sports, etc. Enhances learning ability and memory functions. Increases resistance to diseases and reduces infections. Increases appetite.

This is most suited to children from the age of 6-23 months. As recommended by WHO, this preparation is very effective in addressing iron and micronutrient deficiency anemia among under five children. The dose is- Feed this to children by mixing with semi-solid or soft food (rice, hotchpotch, suji etc). When child becomes hungry, mix one sachet of this preparation with a small quantity of child’s main meal of the day and feed it in full within half-an hour. Feed one sachet of this preparation to a child daily to be continued for 2 months, then 4 months interval and continue for another 2 months. Following same process, feed this preparation to children up to 59 months of age.

Apparently this has no side effect but due to the presence of iron in Happymix-5, stool of a child could be hard or soft and it’s color may also be blackish and after few days it would become normal.