How to give your child vitamin D

Sometimes pediatricians prescribe a vitamin D course to children, which form should be chosen in this case?

Decision on the appointment of a specific course vitamin A only a doctor prescribes. After examining the child or laboratory tests, he may advise you to drink a course of vitamin D, indicating the required dosage and form that is best suited for a baby or teenager.

Newborn

The smallest vitamin D is prescribed in the form of drops, the vitamin should be given to the child immediately after breakfast. It is easier to use a water-soluble vitamin, it can be diluted with a little water and given to the child in a spoon.

for children under 4 months, a daily intake of 500 IU is recommended,
for premature babies - 800-1000 IU, for children from 4 months to 4 years - 1000 IU.

Remember that an overdose of vitamin D is real, so in no case should you give your baby more drug than the doctor prescribed. Allergic reactions and discharges are manifested by vomiting, convulsions, respiratory failure, and require urgent discontinuation of the drug.

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