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Vit d3 drops
My baby is 12 day age and sj hospital Prescribe vit d3 drop .so how much Quantity and how many times give to baby please suggest me
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Vitamin D 400 u daily for term babies till 1 year, then 600 units daily
Breastfeeding is best
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Each brand contains different strength (1ml- 400iu and 1ml-800iu)
Is your baby term or preterm ?
Preterm babies requires 800 iu per day where as term babies require 400 iu per day
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give the dose accordingly, once daily for 6 months
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
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Give 1 ml once daily ( after feed) for 1 year
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