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Age of my son is 13 yrs. His height and weight is below average. At present his height is 139 cms. And wt. 28 kgs. I am giving essential Infintia and calcikind of Schwabeindia at present and previously I was giving Rite hits of SBL. Please comment that whether I am giving right medicine and is it necessary to maintain 30 mins gap between meal and this medicine. He has gained 1.5 Cms in last 2 months but wt. Has not increased much. He regularly do stretching exercises and is very active. Plays cricket a lot. Please guide.
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In my opinion no medication is required and make sure he maintains his vital parameters and We can increase his height till 18 years of age and I will suggest him to do various sports activity like playing football, cycling, skipping and can also take calcium and protein rich food
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