Platinum Naturals Vitamin D3 Drops for Kids 400 IU - Orange (15 mL)

Platinum Naturals Vitamin D3 Drops for Kids give 400 IU (10 mcg) of vitamin D3 in a single drop, with a natural orange flavour, for children aged 2 to 12. The 15 mL bottle holds 365 servings, or one year at the label dose of one drop a day. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones.

What Vitamin D3 Drops for Kids are licensed for

It is licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears NPN 80026119. The licence also lists:

• Helps in the development and maintenance of teeth.
• Helps in the absorption and use of calcium.
• Helps in the absorption and use of phosphorus.
• Helps to prevent vitamin D deficiency.
• Factor in the maintenance of good health.

What is in it

Each drop contains 10 mcg of vitamin D3 in the form of cholecalciferol, equal to 400 IU. The carrier is medium chain triglycerides (MCT) from coconut, and the taste comes from natural orange flavour made from orange fruit essence. Those are the only two non-medicinal ingredients on the label. The formula is free of gluten, dairy, corn and yeast, with no artificial colour or preservatives.

The drops come in a small amber glass bottle with a dropper tip, packed in an orange box marked for kids 2 to 12 years.

How it compares

Platinum Naturals sells its vitamin D3 drops in three versions. This one is the kids drop, at 400 IU per drop in orange. The Vitamin D3 Drops 1000 IU in Raspberry are the adult version in the same 15 mL size, and the Baby Vitamin D3 Drops are unflavoured, for infants. With the kids drops, one drop is the whole daily serving, so there is no dropper volume to measure. A liquid is also a practical choice for a child who cannot yet swallow a tablet or softgel.

How to use it

For children 2 to 12 years of age, give 1 drop daily, or as directed by a health care practitioner. One drop is the full serving, and at that rate the bottle covers 365 days. Close the cap after each use. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.

Who it suits

It suits parents who want a once-a-day vitamin D3 for a child between 2 and 12 and prefer a flavoured liquid to a chewable or tablet. It is a good fit for Canadian families during the long months of short daylight. For a child under 2, the Baby Vitamin D3 Drops are made for that age, and adults in the family can use the 1000 IU drops.

Platinum Naturals Vitamin D3 Drops for Kids FAQ

How much vitamin D3 is in one drop?

Each drop has 10 mcg of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), which is 400 IU.

How long does one bottle last?

The 15 mL bottle holds 365 servings, so at one drop a day it lasts a full year.

What age is it for?

The label directions are for children 2 to 12 years of age. For any other age, ask a health care practitioner.

What gives it the orange taste?

Natural orange flavour derived from orange fruit essence. There is no artificial colour, and the oil base is coconut MCT.

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