D3 Baby Drops

Composition of D3 Baby Drops

D3 Baby Drops contains Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) drops (strength per mL/dose: ). It belongs to the Vitamin D analog (Cholecalciferol) class of medicines.

Uses of D3 Baby Drops

Prevention and treatment of vitamin D deficiency in infants and children; supports bone mineralization and growth; adjunct in rickets/osteomalacia due to deficiency

Key benefits

• Prevents vitamin D deficiency
• Supports calcium absorption
• Helps bone and teeth development
• Helps prevent rickets in infants
• Supports normal growth

How D3 Baby Drops works

Vitamin D3 is converted in the body to active metabolites that increase absorption of calcium and phosphate from the intestine. This helps maintain normal blood calcium levels and supports proper bone and teeth mineralization.

How to take D3 Baby Drops

Oral drops. Use the calibrated dropper as directed by a pediatrician. Can be given directly into the mouth or mixed with a small amount of milk/food; do not mix with a full bottle to avoid under-dosing. Follow prescribed dose and duration.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can raise blood calcium dangerously, causing thirst, frequent urination, vomiting, confusion and kidney damage. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of D3 Baby Drops

Most side effects of D3 Baby are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• vomiting
• constipation
• abdominal pain
• loss of appetite
• headache
• increased thirst
• increased urination

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for D3 Baby Drops

Warnings and precautions

Do not exceed recommended dose; overdose can cause hypercalcemia. Use with caution in kidney disease, kidney stones, hyperparathyroidism, sarcoidosis, or hypercalcemia/hypervitaminosis D. Seek medical advice if child has persistent vomiting, poor feeding, excessive thirst/urination, or lethargy. Keep out of reach of children.

Do not take D3 Baby if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with a high blood calcium level, or with certain kidney stones.

Interactions with other medicines

Thiazide diuretics (increased risk of hypercalcemia), digoxin/cardiac glycosides (arrhythmia risk with hypercalcemia), anticonvulsants like phenytoin/phenobarbital (reduced vitamin D effect), rifampicin (reduced effect), cholestyramine/orlistat (reduced absorption), aluminum/magnesium antacids (use caution in renal impairment)

How to store D3 Baby Drops

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from light and moisture. Keep bottle tightly closed.

Expert advice for D3 Baby Drops

Take calcium with food, and split the day's total if you take a large amount. Sunlight helps your body make its own vitamin D. Have your level rechecked as your doctor advises rather than continuing high doses indefinitely.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

EAST INDIA PHARMACEUTICAL WORK

Therapeutic class:

Vitamin / Nutritional supplement

Drug class:

Vitamin D analog (Cholecalciferol)