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2025-07-24 08:31:01
I am using 800 iu vitamin d3 drops to my 4 months old baby 1 ml daily .is it correct dose for the baby?
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400IU-800IU/day is recommended in infancy(upto 1 year of age) so no need to worry for the 800IU given so far, continue it as 400IU/day that is sufficient.

Answered2025-07-24 11:56:44

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Give 0.5 ml once in a day

Answered2025-07-24 11:12:58

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Hello Vitamin D3 drops: Helps in calcium absorption Prevents rickets (soft or weak bones) Supports healthy bone growth and development Dosage: 400 IU (International Units) once daily Continue daily until 1 year of age, even if the baby is breastfed or formula-fed
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Your formulation has 800IU in each mL, so use 0.5ml once daily - Any time of day (preferably at the same time daily) Can be given directly in the mouth or mixed with a small amount of milk
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Breastfed babies: Must receive daily Vitamin D Formula-fed babies: Still need Vitamin D if taking less than 1 liter/day of formula Don’t give more than the recommended dose unless advised by your pediatrician

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Vit D3 800/1  0.5 ml daily

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If you are using 800 IU/ml drops- kindly give 0.5 ml every day. The dose for 4 month old is 400 IU daily.

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Use 400IU , higher dose is recommended for preterm babies

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0.5ml once a day The required dose is 400 IU/day

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Give 0.5 ml daily once

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment

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No that is higher dose and so give 0.5ml once daily

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400 IU is the ideal dose till 1 year of age
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I suggest you to give 0.5 mL now onwards
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Continue this till one year of age

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