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Vomit after vitamin d drops
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My baby vomits right after having vitamin d drops. Initially he was vomiting occasionally but from past week he is vomiting daily, what could be the reason ? We tried mixing drops with milk and give still vomits. Btw we are giving ultra d3 nano vitamin d drops.
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🔍 Possible Causes:
Overdosage
Vitamin D toxicity can occur if the dose is too high (especially >1000 IU/day for infants unless prescribed).
Symptoms: vomiting, poor appetite, constipation, increased thirst/urination, and irritability.
Gastrointestinal irritation
Some babies have sensitive stomachs, and Vitamin D drops may irritate the stomach lining, especially if given on an empty stomach.
Allergic or intolerance reaction
Rare, but some infants may react to components in the drops (like flavorings, preservatives, or the oil base).
Coincidental illness
The vomiting might be unrelated and due to another issue like a viral infection, indigestion, or reflux.
✅ What You Can Do:
Check the dose
For infants: usually 400 IU/day is recommended.
Confirm you're not accidentally giving more.
Give after feeding
Try giving the drops after breastfeeding or formula feeding to reduce stomach irritation.
Temporarily stop and observe
Stop the drops for 2–3 days and monitor if vomiting resolves.
If yes, it's likely related to the drops.
⚠️ See a Doctor If:
Vomiting is persistent, severe, or associated with:
Lethargy
Poor feeding
Dehydration (dry mouth, reduced urine)
Weight loss
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Dr. Prathibha Reddy
Pediatrician
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Vitamin d is given till 1 yr of age . If baby age is 1 yr as mentioned above . u can stop .
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Dr. Devaraja
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Coimbatore
You have the option to choose various other brands.
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Dr. Akansha Mittal
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
New Delhi
Don’t mix it with milk.
Give vitamin d when baby is active and playful. Don’t give just after milk, or with milk or before milk. There must be one hour gap between milk and vitamin d drops.
And then let’s see.
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