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Vitamin d3 drops
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My baby paediatrician had prescribed 1ml of Nutri-D vitamin d3 drops for my 1 month baby. Can I give Cipla D-Sol vitamin d3 400 iu drops as I am not getting the prescribed brand.
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Yes if the formulation is 1ml/400 IU ...give 1 ml
If formulation is 1ml/800 IU...give 0.5ml once a day till one year of age. Dose remains the same for entire age and doesn't increase with age
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1) Yes ,you can give Cipla D-Sol 400 IU drops instead of Nutri-D — but the important thing is the DOSE (400 IU per day), not the brand.
2) For a 1-month-old baby:
Recommended Vitamin D dose = 400 IU per day
This is advised for all exclusively breastfed babies.
Important:
3) Different brands have different concentrations.
If Nutri-D 1 ml = 400 IU, then that’s fine.
If Cipla D-Sol provides 400 IU in 1 ml, you can give 1 ml daily.
Some preparations give 400 IU in 0.5 ml — so always check the label.
4) The key is: Total daily dose should be 400 IU.
5) Do not exceed 400 IU unless specifically advised.
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6) Reassurance:
There is absolutely no problem in switching brands as long as the dosage is correct. Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is the same molecule in all brands.
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If you want, you can send me a picture of the D-Sol label and I’ll confirm the exact dose for you.
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
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Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology
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Yes, any brand of vitamin D3 drops can be given. Give 1ml (400IU/ml) one time a day until 1 year of age
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Any brand can be given
Dose is 400 units per day
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Ruchi Gajendra Agrawal
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Any Brand is fine. We have to give 400IU to child once a day till 1 yr age.
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
Yes .you can give.
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes you can give
Usually 400IU PER DAY
SO YOU CAN GIVE
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Dr. Ashna Thomas
Pediatrician
3 yrs exp
Kolkata
Yes ,any brand is fine.Give 1ml of 4001U/ml vitamin D ,once daily till 1 year of age .
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Dr. Jyothi
Pediatrician
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Hyderabad
Yes you can
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