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Forgotten to start vit d3
Hello, my newborn is 15 days old and I have forgotten to give vit d3 syrup after discharge is it k to continue now or should I consult with his doctor.
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You can start it anytime earliest with a dosage of 400 IU once daily and monitor growth of baby
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You can start again Vit D 3 drops 400 IU daily for 6 months and then 800 IU for next 6 months
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Greetings you can continue and use till 1 yr
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
You can give till 1 year
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Dr. Gaurav Agrawal
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Jaipur
Please consult pediatrician as proper detailed history is not possible on chat in your case and then take medicines.
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
3 yrs exp
Pune
You can start now till the period advised
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