Puria Vitamin D Drops for Infants & Children 90 Drops

Puria Vitamin D Drops for Infants & Children 90 Drops
Liquid Vitamin D for Infants & Children
Supports absorption of calcium for strong bones and teeth
May assist in maintaining a healthy immune system
One Drop a Day
Active Ingredients:
Each drop contains: Vitamin D3 400IU (cholecalciferol 10mcg)
Other Ingredients:
Fractionated coconut oil, Macrogolglycerol hydroxystearate, Ethanol (2.9% w/w) and Antioxidant (Vitamin E).
Suggested Use:
One drop daily is recommended.
The bottle contains an in-built dropper that dispenses a single drop when the bottle is tipped up on a 45 degree angle. Do not shake. Allow a few seconds for the drop to form.
Puria Vitamin D Drops are water dispersible and can be administered as a single drop directly into the child's mouth or added to their food or drink.
Puria® Vitamin D Drops are the easiest way to ensure normal growth and development in infants and children, it is necessary for normal bone growth and a healthy immune system.
If you don’t have enough Vitamin D during pregnancy, your baby may be born with low Vitamin D levels.  Generally Vitamin D is produced by the body from exposure to sunlight. During winter months and as it’s not recommended to expose newborns to direct sunlight it may be difficult to receive sufficient Vitamin D from a normal diet.
Giving kids their recommended daily dose of Vitamin D has now got a whole lot easier, with just a single drop of Puria Vitamin D Drops directly into the child’s mouth or in their food or drink.
Why is Vitamin D needed?
Vitamin D contributes to normal growth and development in children, is necessary for normal bone structure, maintenance of normal teeth and the immune system.
Because it is not recommended to expose infants to sunlight and it may also be difficult to receive sufficient Vitamin D from a normal diet, Vitamin D supplements for infants and children may be required.
Puria® Vitamin D drops are suitable as a source of Vitamin D to assist in cases of Vitamin D deficiency or as an easy of way ensuring that your child is receiving regular Vitamin D.
If you are unsure if this supplement is right for your child, contact your medical health professional.
How much Vitamin D is required?
The individual amount of Vitamin D required can vary on an individual basis, and actual requirements will be based on recommendations of your health professional.
The minimum recommended Adequate Intake (AI) for Vitamin D is 200IU per day from 0 – 18 years1.  To ensure that Vitamin D intake meets the AI, and to help prevent incidences of deficiency, each drop of Puria® Vitamin D drops contains 400IU of Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol 10mcg).
The Upper Limit for Vitamin D is 1,000IU per day for infants 0 – 12 months¹.
The Upper Level for Vitamin D is 3,200IU per day for children 1 – 18yrs¹.
Keep out of reach of children, and contact your health professional if you have any concerns.
¹Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand – Including Recommended Dietary Intakes, 2005
How much Puria Vitamin D drops need to be taken?
Only 1 drop of Puria® Vitamin D drops is required daily.  Each drop of Puria® Vitamin D drops contains 400IU of Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol 10mcg).
The bottle contains an in-built dropper that dispenses a single drop when the bottle is tipped up on a 45° angle.  Do not shake.  Allow a few seconds for the drop to form, as it may not come out immediately.
Why only Vitamin D?
Generally Vitamin D is produced by the body from exposure to sunlight.  During winter, or if there are other factors that affect exposure to sunlight, it is unlikely that body will produce enough Vitamin D, which may lead to vitamin D deficiency.
Other Vitamins such as Vitamin A and C, appear in a variety of foods and drinks, and it is likely that there is sufficient intake of these vitamins from numerous sources in a balanced diet.
What are the other ingredients in Puria Vitamin D Drops?
Fractionated coconut oil, Emulsifier (macrogolglycerol hydroxysterate), Ethanol (2.9% w/w), Antioxidant (Vitamin E).
These ingredients ensure that the drops disperse easily into food and drinks.
Puria® Vitamin D drops do not contain sweeteners, colours, flavours or preservatives, and have no added gluten, dairy or yeast.
Do Puria Vitamin D Drops need to be refrigerated after opening?
No, Puria® Vitamin D drops do not need to be refrigerated after opening.  It is recommended that Puria® Vitamin D drops are stored below 25°C and used within 3 months of opening.
There is an expiry date printed on the side of the bottle.
How long will a bottle of Puria® Vitamin D drops last?
Each bottle of Puria® Vitamin D drops contains 90 drops, so at 1 drop daily, each bottle will last for 3 months.
How do i give Puria Vitamin D drops?
Puria® Vitamin D Drops can be administered as a single drop directly to the child’s mouth or added to their food or drink.
Why is the bottle not filled to the top?
Puria® Vitamin D drops are packed in a standard 10mL bottle.  We have tested the product thoroughly to ensure that there are 90 drops, and that each drop delivers the recommended dosage, and to achieve this the bottle is filled to the optimal level (i.e. it is partly filled).
What if there is a reaction to taking Puria Vitamin D Drops?
Puria® Vitamin D drops do not contain sweeteners, colours, flavours or preservatives, and have no added gluten, dairy or yeast, however in the unlikely event of an adverse reaction seek medical advice.
Why are Puria Vitamin D Drops made in New Zealand?
Puria® Vitamin D drops are manufactured at a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) Pharmaceutical Facility in New Zealand, under our watchful eye to ensure we can give you the best possible quality products for you and your child.
Is there tamper evident packaging?
The cap contains a tamper evident ring, if this is damaged or has been opened previously, do not use the product.