An interesting case of unintentional vitamin D toxicity in an infant due to erroneous supplement concentration: a case report.

Nikita Kharal Anuradha KadelSrijana SapkotaPrakash PokhrelSujata BaidyaMachhindra LamichhaneArun K SharmaEans T TuladharVijay K SharmaApeksha Niraula

Published in: Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) (2023)

Hypervitaminosis D has severe life-threatening consequences like failure to thrive in otherwise healthy-born infants. Regular monitoring of vitamin D supplements administered in infants by medicinal practitioners and strict supervision of all stages of the production process by pharmaceutical companies is crucial to prevent complications from supplement overdose.

Keyphrases

primary care
oxidative stress
early onset
gestational age
low birth weight
general practice
drug induced