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My baby girl is 45 days old and since birth I by mistakely giving her vitamin d3 drops 800iu 0.5 ml 3 times in one day so is there any problem or harm will happen to my baby girl ?
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I can understand how scared you must be feeling. Dosage error can happen with any parent, so don’t blame yourself.
Don’t administer any more doses until a physical consultation is done.
It is a high dose, but not enough to be toxic. Will need to check baby’s weight and other symptoms if present to be completely sure. If there are no symptoms and baby has gained adequate weight, it should be alright.
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Discuss the same with your pediatrician when you go for her 6 weeks vaccinations. If the consultant feels necessary, he might order some tests and lead from there.
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Always double check the drug name, dosage and expiry dates before administering to your baby.
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1200 iu daily exceeds the normal dose.
Does your baby have any symptoms?? Like vomiting, poor feeding, lethargy??
If your baby is growing well and has no symptoms, switch back to 400iu daily asap.
Consult for further information.
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Dont worry
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stop medicine for 7 days.
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Dr. BT Vignesh
Neonatologist
7 yrs exp
Hosur
If the baby did not have any symptoms then nothing to worry. 400 IU is only required dose.
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you can skip vitamin d for 5 days
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Watch for Vomitings and abdominal pain and constipation.
Stop medicine for few days 5-7 days .
Give vitamin d3 drops 400 iu once daily till 1 yr of age .
Next Steps
Continue breast feeding .
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Surat
No issues if child is otherwise active and feeding adequately
Give only 0.5 ml once daily
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
No worry
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Dr. L Sreepriya
Pediatrician
25 yrs exp
Kasargod
Required dosage was 0.5ml daily once in this strength . Vitamin D drops is coming in n2 concentrations .one ml contain 409Iu 0/ containing 800IU / ml . Kindly always check medicine strength and dosage before administering. If in doubt you can always consult a doctor . now please stop medication. Can attend a nearby paediatrician for check up of the baby
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Dont worry for just 3 days it will not cause any problems
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
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Look for a warning sign for any vomiting any abdominal discomfort
If any visit doctor immediately
Or else skip vit d for 3 days and then restart
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