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Vitamin D-3 dosage for 5 yr old baby boy

2025-10-19 06:27:00
Hello Dr, Is it ok for a 5 year old baby boy (18 kg) to take weekly dosage of Zyrol D-3 nano shots (5ml / 60000IU). OR it should be 800IU?
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Hello, Please get the vit D levels checked. Of it’s deficient, then you can continue same weekly dose. If not, then calcirol 60k every three months is enough.

Answered2025-10-19 14:47:21

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I totally understand your concern Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. contact me on practo or WhatsApp chat Contact number : 97012307 two nine Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology

Answered2025-10-19 14:35:58

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You can give megadose Guidelines are changing but you can consider full done 60000IU/ 5 ml if severe vitamin D deficiency
Next Steps
Sun exposure and vitamin supplements
Health Tips
Focus on diet and exercise

Answered2025-10-19 13:40:10

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60000 iu

Answered2025-11-04 13:16:26

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Check vitamin d levels first

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