Wellbaby Vit D3 Drops

Composition of Wellbaby Vit D3 Drops

Wellbaby Vit D3 Drops contains Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) (strength per mL/serving not specified). It belongs to the Vitamin D analogue (Cholecalciferol) class of medicines.

Uses of Wellbaby Vit D3 Drops

• Prevention and treatment of vitamin D deficiency in infants/children
• supports calcium absorption
• helps in rickets prevention and healthy bone/teeth development

Key benefits

• Prevents vitamin D deficiency
• Supports calcium and phosphate absorption
• Helps in healthy bone and teeth development
• Helps prevent/treat rickets in infants and children
• Supports normal growth

How Wellbaby Vit D3 Drops works

Vitamin D3 is converted in the body to active vitamin D (calcitriol), which increases absorption of calcium and phosphate from the intestine. This helps maintain normal blood calcium levels and supports bone mineralization and growth.

How to take Wellbaby Vit D3 Drops

Oral drops. Use the calibrated dropper as directed by the physician/label. Can be given directly into the mouth or mixed with a small amount of milk/food; do not mix in a full bottle feed to ensure full dose. Follow recommended daily dose; avoid exceeding prescribed amount.

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 Wellbaby Vit D3 Drops

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

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

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 Wellbaby Vit D3 Drops

Warnings and precautions

Do not exceed recommended dose; overdose may cause hypercalcemia. Use with caution in kidney disease, kidney stones, hyperparathyroidism, sarcoidosis or other granulomatous diseases. If the child is taking other vitamin D/calcium supplements, consult a doctor to avoid excess. Seek medical advice if symptoms of high calcium occur (persistent vomiting, constipation, excessive thirst/urination, lethargy).

Do not take Wellbaby Vit D3 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 and other cardiac glycosides (arrhythmia risk with hypercalcemia), anticonvulsants like phenytoin/phenobarbital/carbamazepine (reduced vitamin D effect), rifampicin (reduced effect), cholestyramine/orlistat (reduced absorption), corticosteroids (reduced effect), aluminum/magnesium-containing antacids in renal impairment (risk of toxicity)

How to store Wellbaby Vit D3 Drops

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

Expert advice for Wellbaby Vit D3 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:

MEYER ORGANICS PVT LTD

Therapeutic class:

Vitamin / Nutritional supplement

Drug class:

Vitamin D analogue (Cholecalciferol)