How much D3 to be given

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Hi doc My baby girl was born 1 month before my edd and is presently 2 months and 13 days old. Dr. Has prescribed her D3 drops daily quantity 1 ml 800 IU. I had read somewhere that 1ml of 400 IU or 0.5 ml of 800 IU should be given. I am confused. Kindly guide. She has also been prescribed multivitamins A to Z 0.5 ml daily and another tonic with the name calcikind - p suspension 1 ml twice a day. Thanks in advance

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Dr. Mohd Faisal Zoheb

Pediatrician 5 yrs exp Hyderabad

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Hello mam I understand your concern. I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn specialist )

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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas

Pediatrician 4 yrs exp Pune

400 Iu.

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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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I totally understand your concern Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. contact me on practo or WhatsApp chat Contact number : 97012307 two nine Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology

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