Question
How should newborns be given vitamin D to prevent rickets? The pills appear large, what method should be used to administer them to the child? The frequency and dosage information of the medication is not clearly marked.
Answer
If the vitamin D product being used is Ercosan, it is recommended to give one pill daily, drop the pill into the child’s mouth, and remove the outer casing of the pill. No other detailed information is provided.