All pediatricians born in a cloudy autumn-winter period, pediatricians recommend taking a "sunny" vitamin. For what it is needed and how to give vitamin d3 - we will tell in our article.
Preparations of vitamin d3
Just a few years ago, only the oily solution of vitamin D3 was on sale, now the aqueous solution became popular, but the oil can not be found anywhere. What are their differences? The aqueous solution is absorbed more quickly. But, there are cases when it was on the aqueous solution of vitamin d3 that the child had an allergy. In such cases, parents have to order these vitamins in oily form as much abroad.
Vitamin d3, the same cholecalciferol (internationally called colcalciferol), is now available under various names. The most popular are aquadetrim, vigantol, osteoca and vidin. The names are different, but the essence is one.
Vitamin d3 forms and preserves the skeleton and teeth, is used for rickets and hypocalcemia, promotes better absorption of calcium.
The use of vitamin d3
As it was said earlier, vitamin d3 is prescribed for all children born in autumn-winter. But the dosage for each child is selected individually.
- Premature babies are prescribed one of these drugs from 7-10 days to 1000-1500 IU per day (500 IU - 1 drop). It is necessary to clarify with the pediatrician whether it is necessary to take a break from reception in May to September, tk. in the warm season, the drop d3 is well replaced by the sun.
- Donated children, from 3-4 weeks of life and up to 2-3 years, appoint 500-1000 IU per day. If the child does not bother, then during the summer period they must take a break in the reception.
- With rickets, a daily dose of 2000-5000 IU per day, for 4-6 weeks. Dosage depends on the severity of the disease.
To what age is it necessary to give vitamin d3?
For the prevention of vitamin D3, it is best to give up to 2-3 years of age. If there are prerequisites for rickets and rachitis-like diseases, then it is possible to periodically use drugs containing cholecalciferol up to 6 years.
Overdose of vitamin d3
Many doctors believe that an overdose of vitamin D3 is much more dangerous than its lack, because it can lead to serious problems with the liver. Excess calcium begins to be deposited on the walls of the vessels, which is also not "good".
Side effects of vitamin d3
If you follow the instructions and strictly follow the dosage, then side effects can be avoided. In order not to overdose it is necessary to take into account the intake of vitamin d3 from other sources: sun, mixtures and other food. But, still you must never lose your vigilance. It is necessary to consult a doctor if you notice:
- the child lost his appetite, nausea, vomiting and constipation appeared;
- decreased body weight;
- there was pain in the muscles and heart;
- headache;
- irritability, depression.
What foods contain vitamin d3?
Today, vitamin D tries to add to milk, mixtures, breakfast cereals, cereals and even children's bars. But of course, natural sources remain preferable:
- salmon, tuna, mackerel;
- Cod liver;
- herring Atlantic;
- milk;
- sour cream;
- mushrooms;
- butter;
- beef liver;
- cheese;
- yolk.
Of course, not all products from this list are suitable for kids, but with the correct introduction of complementary foods, something can sometimes be given.
Unfortunately, many doctors today are too inattentive to their patients. Therefore, if you are prescribed vitamin D3, check its dosage several times, find out about the terms of application. If you give your child any other medicines or vitamins, then remind your doctor about it. Do not be afraid to seem meticulous, it's your child and you have the right to know what you think is necessary!