Talk to Pediatrician on Vitamin D Deficiency In 7-year-old Daughter - Daily Dosage
Asking For Other, Female 7, karachi
Dear Doctor,
My 7-year-old daughter, weigh 15 kg, has been diagnosed with vitamin D deficiency, with a level of 14.1. Our pediatrician initially suggested a single dose of 20,000 IU, but my daughter is not tolerating high doses well getting stomach upset, Diarrhea and mouth sore.
Could you please recommend a suitable daily dosage of vitamin D that can help achieve the target levels without causing any adverse effects? Specifically, I'd like to know
Daily dosage What is a safe and effective daily dose of vitamin D for my daughter, considering her weight and deficiency level?
Brand recommendation Are there any reputable brands that you would recommend for vitamin D supplements for children?
Duration How long would my daughter need to take the daily dosage to achieve the target vitamin D levels?
Looking forward to your expert advice
Thank you!
Dr. Zoya Mustafa - Pediatrician
MBBS, Diploma in Paediatrics, Course in Family Medicine | Karachi
tab osnat d 1 tab once daily. each tab contain 400 iu. children need 400 iu vit d daily
Dr. Suresh Kumar - Pediatrician
MBBS, FCPS (Paediatrics), MD (Paediatrics) | Hyderabad
84 Positive Reviews
Vitamin D 15000 units daily for 6 weeks
Prof. Dr. Attia Bari - Pediatrician
MBBS, FCPS (Pediatrics), MCPS (Pediatrics), Diploma In Child Health, MSc Medical Education | Lahore
37 Positive Reviews
There are multiple things which need to be addressed . 1. For a 7 years old girl 15 kg is too less for her age. 2. There is need to work on her diet 3. Concentrate on vit D rich food and add to her diet 4. After summer try to encourage her outdoor playing time and decrease screen time if she is having 5. U can add any Vit D drops 1-2 drops can make her daily requirement which is 400 a 600 U per day, but it’s better to work on diet rather than drops
Dr. Sae Run Nisa Rizwan - Pediatrician
MBBS, FCPS Paediatrics, MRCPCH, PGD in Diabetes (Paediatrics) | Lahore
6 Positive Reviews
National institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) UK, recommend 10,000 IU for 12 weeks followed by 400 IU to continue for years and years. This dose will not cause any side effects. The brand available in Pakistan are, 1). In drop D capsule, 10,000 IU once a day ( if she can swallow), 2). One-D tablets, 10,000 IU. 3)Vit-D max or ORA-D drops, 400 IU, one drop once a day. Alternatively give 2lac unit Indrop D orally mixed with 1tbsp milk OD for three days and then follow the above instructions as a maintenance dose. If needs further clarification, please book video consultation with me.
Patient
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thanks doctor but I can't understand your Guidance
please write step by step
Dosage first how iu single Dosge
start than countine how iu daily
How many Duration
write numbers wise
1,
2,
3
like this thanks for your advice &
waiting your reply.
6 months ago
MBBS, FCPS Paediatrics, MRCPCH, PGD in Diabetes (Paediatrics) | Lahore | Book Appointment
3 Positive Reviews
Answer to your question 1. Capsule Indrop-D 10,000 IU once a day for 3 months. After that, 2. ORA-D drops, 400 IU 1-2 drops daily for at least 1 year. If any confusion, please make online videos consultation
6 months ago
your child needs nutrition milk and sunlight at morning besides VIT d drops at least 4 drops per day for 3 months and syp calcium 5 ml bid and check vit D level and calcium levels after 1 month
get her checked or complete physical examination to see signs of vit d deficiency
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