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Vitamin D-3 dosage for 5 yr old baby boy
Hello Dr,
Is it ok for a 5 year old baby boy (18 kg) to take weekly dosage of Zyrol D-3 nano shots (5ml / 60000IU).
OR it should be 800IU?
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Hello,
Please get the vit D levels checked.
Of it’s deficient, then you can continue same weekly dose.
If not, then calcirol 60k every three months is enough.
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I totally understand your concern
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You can give megadose
Guidelines are changing but you can consider full done 60000IU/ 5 ml if severe vitamin D deficiency
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Sun exposure and vitamin supplements
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Focus on diet and exercise
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Dr. Devaraja
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Check vitamin d levels first
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