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Suggest Dosage And Significance Of Calcirol For 11 Months Old

Hello Doctor, My son is 11 months old.When visited the chidren specialist last month, doctor advised calcirol sachets 2 per week, as such 8 sachets per month.Please suggest what is the significance of calcirol and is it safe to take 2 packets per week? Also along with the above he has prescribed Ossopan-D 5ml/day.
Wed, 18 Jun 2014
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Thanks for the query.

While breast milk is the best source of nutrients for babies, it likely won't provide enough vitamin D. Your baby needs vitamin D to absorb calcium and phosphorus. Too little vitamin D can cause rickets, a softening and weakening of bones. Since sun exposure — an important source of vitamin D — isn't recommended for babies younger than 6 months, supplements are the best way to prevent vitamin D deficiency in infants.

400 IU of vitamin D /day is adequate for infants.

About dosage - generally it should be given one sachet per week.

Consult your doctor to check whether there is any deficiency of vitamin D.

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Suggest Dosage And Significance Of Calcirol For 11 Months Old

Thanks for the query. While breast milk is the best source of nutrients for babies, it likely won t provide enough vitamin D. Your baby needs vitamin D to absorb calcium and phosphorus. Too little vitamin D can cause rickets, a softening and weakening of bones. Since sun exposure — an important source of vitamin D — isn t recommended for babies younger than 6 months, supplements are the best way to prevent vitamin D deficiency in infants. 400 IU of vitamin D /day is adequate for infants. About dosage - generally it should be given one sachet per week. Consult your doctor to check whether there is any deficiency of vitamin D. Hope i helped you.