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Vitamin D3, multivitamin drops, sporlac
My baby is 5 days old now. Prescription for vitamin D3, multivitamin drops and sporlac tablets for newborn baby.
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Give vitamins D3 drops 400iu per day till 1 year of age...
No need to give multivitamin and sporolac...
Next Steps
give exclusive BF till 6com0keted months of age...
Health Tips
consult if any other assistance requires..
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Yes do give the drops as advised but do expose his bare body to sunlight for five minutes each day in mid noon to get Vit D and other benefits of Sum
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi.
Continue Vit D3 (400 iu) 1 ml once daily for 1 years
Only breast feeds
Multi vitamins and sporolac is not required for term babies.
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Dr. Sandeep K Sukumaran
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Kannur
Babies need vitamind3 supplement till 1yr of age
No need of other supplements if the baby is a term baby
Next Steps
give ultrad3 drops (400/1) 0.5ml twice daily x 1yr age
Health Tips
*Exclusive breastfeeding till 6months age
*keep baby warm
*immunization according to schedule
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