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Vitamin D overdose
Hi Doctor's,
We have by mistake given 1 ml dose (800 iu/ml) to my baby from birth to 1.5 month. Now we are worried about the implications. Thill now he is fine by God's grace, now he is more than 2 months old.
Kindly advice.
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Hello, I understand your concern
Short-term intake of 800 IU/day is not harmful in a healthy baby. This dose is well within the safe upper limit, which is: 1,000 IU/day for infants
Next Steps
Reduce to the correct dose — 400 IU/day going forward.
Continue routine checkups and vaccination schedule.
Discuss correct supplement use at each well-baby visit.
Health Tips
Though unlikely at this dose, signs of Vitamin D toxicity (usually seen with very high doses over weeks/months) include:
Vomiting
Poor feeding
Constipation
Increased urination or thirst
Lethargy
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Not to worry.. may be you can stop the medicine..
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Nothing to worry
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
No need to worry
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Dr. Anjali Maini
Pediatrician
33 yrs exp
Gurgaon
This is only mildly high dose. If no symptoms it should be ok
You can skip vitamin d for next 1.5 months - vitamin d is stored in the liver but after 1.5 months please continue 400 iu per day
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