*The following scheme is a guideline for prevention of vitamin D deficiency: Prophylaxis is generally undertaken from the second week of life, in the first year of life and during the lowsunlight time for the next two years. • Newborns and infants during the first year of life: from the second week of life 1 drop daily (= 400 IU) • Premature infants during the first year of life: from the second week of life 2 drops daily (= 800 IU) Children (1-3 years) at risk during the winter months (low-sunlight time): 2 drops daily (=800 IU). ** Increased risk of side effects when exceeded, therefore do not take without medical supervision

METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION:

Vition D oral drops are taken directly. The best way is to add them drop by drop into the mouth or, if necessary, administer with a spoon and some liquid.

PREGNANCY:

Daily dose up to 450 IU/day Up to now, no risks are known in the specified dose. Long standing overdoses of vitamin D should be avoided during pregnancy, as a resultant hypercalcaemia may lead to physical and mental retardation, supravalvular aoruc sten Daily dose above 400 IU/day Vition D should be used with caution during pregnancy and only if the expecten caution during pregnancy and only if the expected benefits outweigh the potential risks. Overdoes of vitamin D in pregnancy must be avoided because prolonged hypercalcaembe avoided because prolonged hypercalcaemia may lead to physical and mental retardation, supravalvular aortic stenosis and retinopathy of the child. BREAST-FEEDING: Vitamin D and its metabolites are excreted in human milk. observed. This fact, however, should be taken into account if the child receives au SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR STORAGE: Do not store above 30°C. Keep the bott SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR DISPOSAL AND OTHER HANDLING: For withdrawal, ho of the bottle with your finger until the first drop appears.