D3 Baby Plus Drops

Composition of D3 Baby Plus Drops

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

Uses of D3 Baby Plus Drops

• Prevention and treatment of Vitamin D deficiency in infants and children
• supports bone and teeth development
• prevention/treatment of rickets

Key benefits

• Helps prevent/treat Vitamin D deficiency
• Supports calcium absorption
• Promotes healthy bone and teeth development
• Helps prevent rickets in children

How D3 Baby Plus Drops works

Vitamin D3 increases intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate and helps maintain adequate blood levels for normal bone mineralization. It supports proper growth and development of bones and teeth in infants and children.

How to take D3 Baby Plus Drops

Oral drops: use the calibrated dropper as directed by the doctor/pediatrician. Can be given directly into the mouth or mixed with a small amount of milk/food; do not mix in a full bottle feed. Give at the same time each day; do not exceed the recommended dose.

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 Plus Drops

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

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

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 Plus Drops

Warnings and precautions

Use only on medical advice in infants. Overdose may cause hypervitaminosis D leading to hypercalcemia and kidney problems; seek medical help if symptoms of high calcium occur (vomiting, constipation, lethargy, excessive thirst/urination). Use with caution in kidney disease, kidney stones, hypercalcemia, hyperparathyroidism, sarcoidosis or other granulomatous disorders. Avoid concurrent use with other vitamin D/calcium products unless prescribed.

Do not take D3 Baby Plus 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 (risk of hypercalcemia), digoxin/cardiac glycosides (arrhythmia risk with hypercalcemia), anticonvulsants like phenytoin/phenobarbital/carbamazepine (reduced vitamin D effect), rifampicin (reduced effect), corticosteroids (reduced effect), cholestyramine/orlistat (reduced absorption), aluminum/magnesium antacids (risk of elevated levels with prolonged use)

How to store D3 Baby Plus Drops

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

Expert advice for D3 Baby Plus 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)