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How often do i give the vitamin d drops?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Once daily: One dropperful (1.0 ml) of poly- or trivisol provides 400 iu of vitamin d, which is the amount of vitamin d supplement currently recommended for every breast-fed infant.

Answered 9/28/2016

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See below: This should be based upon your physicians recommendation. Usually once a day is what is recommended.

Answered 3/5/2013

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