08/07/2012
MESSAGE FOR LEIZEL BIHAG WHO'S BABY HAS G6PD DEFICIENCY:
Hi, Leizel! Thanks for your inquiry & for liking my page :)
To answer your question on what vitamins could a G6PB baby take, studies show that vitamin and mineral supplements are safe for G6PD deficient persons. There is no substantiation for concerns about vitamin C in normal or high doses (within the general safety guidelines) for G6PD deficient persons. There is no known reason for concern about the usual supplemental forms of vitamin K for G6PD deficient persons. There is substantial evidence that vitamin E supplements of 400 to 800 IU may be
somewhat helpful for those with G6PD deficiency. But of course it's still best to consult your baby's doctor about this, before deciding which vitamins to buy.
By the way, below you'll find helpful guidelines for your G6PD baby. This is an official list posted by the Newborn Screening Reference Center- NIH, Manila, Philippines.
FOOD AND DRINKS THAT MUST BE AVOIDED
[MGA PAGKAIN AT INUMIN NA DAPAT IWASAN]
Fava Beans - Dingdong nuts, Mr. Bean
Legumes - Habitswelas, Garbanzos, Kadyos or Black Beans, Monggo
Bitter Melon or Ampalaya
Blueberry
Soya Food - Taho, Tofu or Tokwa, Soy Sauce
Tonic Water
Red Wine
HERBS THAT MUST BE AVOIDED
[MGA HERBS NA DAPAT IWASAN]
Cattle gallstone bezoar
Honeysuckle flower
Chimonanathus flower
100% Pearl powder
Figwortflower
Acalypha indica
Coptis chinensis (Chinese Goldthread / Huang Lian) [2]
CHEMICALS THAT MUST BE AVOIDED
[MGA KEMIKAL NA DAPAT IWASAN]
Methylene Blue
Arsine
Phenylhydrazine
Toluidine Blue
Trinitrotoluene
Aniline Eyes
Camphor
Napthalene
Henna
Menthol:
-Alaxan Gel
-Begesic
-Ben-gay
-Broncho Rub White
-Efficascent Oil
-Listerine mouthwash
-Listerine Pocketpacks
-Mediplastin
-Megascent Oil
-Mentopas Medicated Plaster
-Metsal
-Omega Pain Killer
-Perskindol
-Rowachol
-Sarna
-Transpulmin Balsam
Again, thanks! :)
