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Can we give five years old kid vitamin C supplements?
Mar 1, 2013

Dr. Jean Esso Anesthesiology
Yes but dosage needs to be adjusted according to age. An overdose sometimes can cause complications.
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Dr. Ivana Dabaj Pediatric Neurology
Of course you can give vitamin C. There are lots of types of supplements for kids. Some are in the form of candies, others gums, others solutions. You can check with your physician for the names and doses.
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Dr. Dania Khalaf Pediatrics
Vitamin C is a strong antioxidant,,play an important role in immune function and improve the absorption of iron , so of course you can give your child vit C supplement and specially if no enough vitamin C in his diet , but u must be careful for doses because overdose can cause headache, faintness,flushing , diarhhea,nausea,,,,,,so check the doses with your physician .
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Dr. Judy Matta Pediatrics
There are Vitamin C supplements for kids but your child may not need them. The American Academy of Pediatrics states that children who eat a well balanced diet do not typically need any sort of vitamin supplementation. Instead of giving your child Vitamin C supplements, consider increasing his intake through food. Food rich in Vitamin C include oranges, kiwi, broccoli, strawberries and tomato juice.
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Dr. Salim Saab Otolaryngology (ENT)
we can give vitamine c for kids adjusting the dosage to their age
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