What is Vitamin D Infant: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Vitamin D Infant overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Baby Vitamin D, Basic's Natural Vitamin D-3, Carlson Baby Ddrops, Carlson Ddrops, Carlson for Kids Ddrops, D-3, D3-5, D3-50, Decara, Delta D3, Dialyvite Vitamin D3 Max, Mason Natural D2000, Maximum D3, Nature's Blend Super Strength Vitamin D3, Thera-D 2000

Generic Names:

  • Vitamin D

Uses:

  • Treats vitamin D deficiency and maintains bone strength. This is a dietary supplement.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Nutriceutical, Nutritive Agent, Vitamin Combination, Adult Formula

Forms:

  • Capsule, Liquid Filled Capsule, Liquid, Tablet, Chewable Tablet, Wafer, Drop

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is Vitamin D Infant used for?

What form(s) does Vitamin D Infant come in

  • Capsule

  • Liquid Filled Capsule

  • Liquid

  • Tablet

  • Chewable Tablet

  • Wafer

  • Drop

What are common Vitamin D Infant doses?

  • Bottle 50ML of 10MCG/ML

How to take Vitamin D Infant

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Oral liquid: Use the dropper that comes with the package to measure the dose.Adults and adolescents: Drop the liquid directly into the mouth or mix it with food or other liquids (water or juice).Children 2 years of age and older: Drop the liquid directly into the mouth, mix it with food or other liquids (water or juice), or take it from a spoon.Children younger than 2 years of age: Place one drop of the liquid on the pacifier, mother's nipple, or bottle nipple and allow baby to suck for at least 30 seconds.

  • Wafer: Chew or crush. Do not swallow whole.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Wafer: Chew or crush. Do not swallow whole.

  • Oral liquid: Use the dropper that comes with the package to measure the dose.Adults and adolescents: Drop the liquid directly into the mouth or mix it with food or other liquids (water or juice).Children 2 years of age and older: Drop the liquid directly into the mouth, mix it with food or other liquids (water or juice), or take it from a spoon.Children younger than 2 years of age: Place one drop of the liquid on the pacifier, mother's nipple, or bottle nipple and allow baby to suck for at least 30 seconds.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

What to do if you miss a dose of Vitamin D Infant

Vitamin D Infant contraindications

  • This medicine is generally considered safe for most people. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.

Vitamin D Infant warnings

  • Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Vitamin D Infant interactions

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

  • Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Vitamin D Infant side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

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