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Worried About Giving Extra Dose Of Zincovit Drop To Baby
Dear doctor, I was told to give zincovit drops to my baby.He is 3 months old. The dosage specified was 0.5 ml once per day. But Today morning I gave his 0.5 ml, and my mom gave him another 0.5 ml as she dint know that I had already given him his dose. So now i am worried wether the extra dose will be harmful for him. Please reply.
Wed, 6 Jun 2012
Pediatrician, Infectious Diseases, Dr. Hema Yadav's Response
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Zincovit is a multivitamin supplement and mostly contains water soluble vitamin complexes.
Such vitamins when present in excess are removed by the body through urinary excretion .
Hence though you have given double dose , it was I understand only a one time accident and will not harm the baby .please do not panic but do take necessary precautions to avoid such mistake in future .
Also , remember that if a baby is breastfed, growing well and the mother has a nutritious diet then the baby does not need to take any additional supplements unless doctor suspects a nutritional deficiency .
Hope this information is helpful to you .
Wishing you and your baby good health .
Regards.
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Worried About Giving Extra Dose Of Zincovit Drop To Baby
Hello, Thanks for posting your query. Zincovit is a multivitamin supplement and mostly contains water soluble vitamin complexes. Such vitamins when present in excess are removed by the body through urinary excretion . Hence though you have given double dose , it was I understand only a one time accident and will not harm the baby .please do not panic but do take necessary precautions to avoid such mistake in future . Also , remember that if a baby is breastfed, growing well and the mother has a nutritious diet then the baby does not need to take any additional supplements unless doctor suspects a nutritional deficiency . Hope this information is helpful to you . Wishing you and your baby good health . Regards.