Pediatrician Advises Against Giving Sick Child Vitamin C
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 12:06 pm
Hi
I have a little girl who is almost 17 months. She has been continually hit with some sort of viral infection varying from bronchitis to the croupe over the last 3 months. Now she caught the 3 day measles. I have inquired to your pediatrician about giving her additional vitamin c along with her liquid infant vitamin that we give her.
She (doctor) said not to give it to her (our child). That we did not need to overdose.
I asked a pharmacy technician and he flat said he didn't really know if we could or not.
I just want to be diligent in doing everything that I can to take care of Trinity. Is it safe to give her vitamin c on top of her infant vitamin, and if so, how much and what brand is best?
Thank you for your time and help.
Sincerely,
Scott & Dee
Matthew 6
I have a little girl who is almost 17 months. She has been continually hit with some sort of viral infection varying from bronchitis to the croupe over the last 3 months. Now she caught the 3 day measles. I have inquired to your pediatrician about giving her additional vitamin c along with her liquid infant vitamin that we give her.
She (doctor) said not to give it to her (our child). That we did not need to overdose.
I asked a pharmacy technician and he flat said he didn't really know if we could or not.
I just want to be diligent in doing everything that I can to take care of Trinity. Is it safe to give her vitamin c on top of her infant vitamin, and if so, how much and what brand is best?
Thank you for your time and help.
Sincerely,
Scott & Dee
Matthew 6