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Can Calcirol Be Given For Infants?

Can calcirol sachet be given to a baby who is 5 1/2 Mths old right now. This was suggested by a Friend to b given when the child is 4 Mths old( for 4 Mths , once a mth) so her teething is smooth . Apart from tat she has also been prescribed Vitamin D ( Kidrich) can I continue giving calcirol for next two much. Her vitamin d levels will not increase. Pls suggest
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Hello,

If your baby is already taking vitamin D regularly, he does not need to have Calcirol as this is vitamin D as well. If you give both he risks vitamin D overdose.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician
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Can Calcirol Be Given For Infants?

Hello, If your baby is already taking vitamin D regularly, he does not need to have Calcirol as this is vitamin D as well. If you give both he risks vitamin D overdose. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician