Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Vitamin d3 drops
I am using 800 iu vitamin d3 drops to my 4 months old baby 1 ml daily .is it correct dose for the baby?
Answers (11)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
0.5ml once a day
The required dose is 400 IU/day
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+140
400IU-800IU/day is recommended in infancy(upto 1 year of age) so no need to worry for the 800IU given so far, continue it as 400IU/day that is sufficient.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Give 0.5 ml once in a day
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Hello
Vitamin D3 drops:
Helps in calcium absorption
Prevents rickets (soft or weak bones)
Supports healthy bone growth and development
Dosage: 400 IU (International Units) once daily
Continue daily until 1 year of age, even if the baby is breastfed or formula-fed
Next Steps
Your formulation has 800IU in each mL, so use 0.5ml once daily - Any time of day (preferably at the same time daily)
Can be given directly in the mouth or mixed with a small amount of milk
Health Tips
Breastfed babies: Must receive daily Vitamin D
Formula-fed babies: Still need Vitamin D if taking less than 1 liter/day of formula
Don’t give more than the recommended dose unless advised by your pediatrician
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Vit D3 800/1 0.5 ml daily
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
If you are using 800 IU/ml drops- kindly give 0.5 ml every day. The dose for 4 month old is 400 IU daily.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. K Sandhya
Pediatrician
3 yrs exp
Hosur
Use 400IU , higher dose is recommended for preterm babies
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Sachin Pariskar
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Pune
Give 0.5 ml daily once
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
No that is higher dose and so give 0.5ml once daily
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Akansha Mittal
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
New Delhi
400 IU is the ideal dose till 1 year of age
Next Steps
I suggest you to give 0.5 mL now onwards
Health Tips
Continue this till one year of age
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.