Need suggestion on D vitamin kids

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Asked for Female, 32 Years

Hi doctor, Due to the pandemic times we stay full at home not getting exposed to sun.. Please suggest D vitamin and the dosage for my 5 year old daughter. Also suggest us if any other multivitamins should be given

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Dr. Vijaya Shaharao

Pediatrician 25 yrs exp Pune

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If she drinks milk about 2 glasses a day and takes milk products like curds ,cheese ,it is not needed .if diet intake is good and she is good weight no need to give any multivitamins .if u still wish to give , give syr zincovit 5 ml twice daily .sunlight is must .

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