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Vitamin D for new born
My baby is 2 months old and till date ped. Has not recommended any vitamin D syrup. Is it necessary to give vit D? Or only sun exposure is enough? Would it create any deficiency if vitamin D not given
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Dr. Nikhil Ganjoo
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Delhi
It is National recommendation to give all babies Vitd3 drops. Do not worry if not given so far, you can start now :)
If the strength is 800IU in 1ml - then you give 0.5ml once daily for the first year of life.
If the strength of your medication is 400IU in 1ml- then give 1ml daily once a day for the first year of life
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Dr. Vinit M Mehta
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Vadodara
So studies have found that majority child are deficient of vitamin D3 till 1 year of age, so it's recommended to give 400iu of vitamin D3 daily.
Kidrich (800iu) 0.5ml
Once a day
Till 1 year of age.
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Dr. Nitin Lingayat
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11 yrs exp
Pune
vitamin D3 drops 1 ml = 800 iu
0.5 ml once a day till one year of age
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Dr. Yogita Rathi
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Mahasamund
Drop vitamin d-3 0.5 ml od till 1 year of age
(1 ml=800 iu)
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Dr. Aishwarya D
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Chennai
Yes vit D is very essential for all new borns . You have to give for about 6 months .0.5 ml of vit D3 drops 0.5 ml once every day for upto 6 months . Consult if needed
Dr Aishwarya pediatrician
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