Abstract: Vitamin D supplements are frequently introduced in infants according to medical guidelines. However, an overdose of vitamin D can lead to life-threatening hypercalcemia. We report the case of a 3-month-old infant with severe hypercalcemia. After asking the parents for details, an error in the use of vitamin D was identified. Indeed, the parents followed the advice of their midwives. They replaced the prescribed vitamin D drug with a different strength and dosage supplement without the necessary dose conversion. In fact, there are many medications and supplements that contain vitamin D, which provide a variety of concentrations and units of measurement. This case highlights the central role of therapeutic education. In general, it is necessary to harmonize the regulation and labeling of dietary supplements and drugs containing vitamin D.
Keywords: vitamin D, overdose, intoxication, dietary supplement, hypercalcemia, pharmacovigilance, misuse, case report.
Title: Case Report: Severe Hypercalcemia after Neonatal Exposure to Vitamin D, Underappreciated Risk of Dietary Supplements
Author: Mohammad Marwan Fetyani, Meshari Jamman Al Zahrani, Nawaf Abdullah Almutairi, Abdulaziz khaled alshehri
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
Vol. 11, Issue 1, April 2023 - September 2023
Page No: 135-137
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 12-July-2023
