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What is the dose of Micronutrient Powder (MNP)?

60 sachets only for 6-11 months and 120 sachets only for 12-23 months.

‹ What are the substances in the Micronutrient Powder (MNP) sachet? up What would happen if a child consumes more than one sachet of Micronutrient Powder (MNP) a day? ›
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    • Micronutrient Powder
      • By whom, where and when was Micronutrient Powder supplement developed? Has it been tested?
      • Can Micronutrient Powder (MNP) be given to children without mixing it to food?
      • Can Micronutrient Powder (MNP) be used by Muslims who follow traditional food practices?
      • Can Micronutrient Powder (MNP) be used in emergency rations?
      • Can Micronutrient Powder (MNP) be used in fluid drinks like milk, tea or juice?
      • Can Micronutrient Powder (MNP) cause addiction?
      • Can Micronutrient Powder (MNP) cause diarrhea?
      • Does Micronutrient Powder (MNP) have any side effects?
      • For children who are receiving high dose Vitamin A capsules twice yearly is there any concern about Vitamin A toxicity if they are receive Micronutrient Powder (MNP), which also contain Vitamin A?
      • How is Micronutrient Powder (MNP) used? Does it need cooking?
      • If this is used for emergency relief, why is it being recommended now for daily use?
      • Is Micronutrient Powder (MNP) a medicine?
      • Is Micronutrient Powder (MNP) safe?
      • Is it safe to provide Micronutrient Powder (MNP) to healthy non-anemic infants?
      • Is there any chance of overdosing of Micronutrient Powder (MNP) if a child consumes more than 2 sachets?
      • Is there are possibility of Zinc overdosing if separate Zinc is given during diarrhea as well as in Micronutrient Powder?
      • Should Micronutrient Powder (MNP) be continued even if a child is sick?
      • Should consumption of other vitamins be stopped when using Micronutrient Powder (MNP)?
      • What are the benefits of Micronutrient Powder (MNP)?
      • What are the substances in the Micronutrient Powder (MNP) sachet?
      • What is the dose of Micronutrient Powder (MNP)?
      • What would happen if a child consumes more than one sachet of Micronutrient Powder (MNP) a day?
      • When is the best time to mix Micronutrient Powder (MNP) into a child's food?
      • Who should be given Micronutrient Powder (MNP)?
      • Why is it necessary to give Micronutrient Powder (MNP) supplementation to young children?
      • Why were micronutrient supplements like Micronutrient Powder (MNP) developed?
      • Will Micronutrient Powder (MNP) increase appetite for food?
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