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Overdose of vit D for 1 day
Today , by mistake , when i was given vit d to my infant of 1 mnth , i have fallen 4 drops instead of two drops . Will it be harmful for only today's mistake? Will it cause toxicity or any other symptoms? Please help . I feel worried
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No this dose will not cause any side effects. Please be careful in giving doses. But watch for any symptoms like vomiting etc.
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Don't worry nothing will happen
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
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8 yrs exp
Pune
Nothing to worry
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
No need to worry
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Dr. Yashika
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Delhi
Dont worry it will not cause any harm if you have given it for once.
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Just make sure to continue the correct dose for future
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Dr. Jyothi
Pediatrician
2 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No....one extra dose will not be harmful for the baby
But please check the dosage you're giving...it should be 400 IU per day
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Dr. M.L.Kothari
Pediatrician
42 yrs exp
Jaipur
Dear parents,
There is no vitd drops Given 2drop or 4drop
For one month baby 400iu is Given 1ml and if 800iu 0.5ml is given once a day after feed
1ml drop=20 drops
So Nothing to worry for 4drops
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Dr. Jitendra Poonia
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Narnaul
There is no harm of vitamin D3 . You have also check dose of vitamin D3 that you are giving with dropper .may be you are giving low dose already
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kindly check your SYP either you are giving 400iu/ml or 800iu/ml
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Dr. Dharmishta Verat
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Mumbai
One day of extra dose of Vit D will cause no harm to the baby .
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