Question
I gave my one-and-a-half-year-old child OTC medication VC 6000 mg every day during the pneumonia period, for three days. What harm could it cause to the child? How can I correct it? Urgently seeking help!
Answer
Based on the situation you described, consuming 6000 mg of vitamin C daily is indeed an overdose. The normal daily vitamin C intake for a one-and-a-half-year-old child is approximately 60 mg. Although vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin and typically does not accumulate in the body to cause toxicity, excessive intake can still lead to adverse reactions. I suggest increasing your child’s water intake to help accelerate the metabolism process.