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AVT Drops: Vitamin A Drops for Infants & Children
Looking for vitamin A drops for babies, toddlers or kids? Learn what AVT Drops are, when supplementation is used and why a child’s age, previous doses and the product’s strength must be checked before administration.
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Published by VacciHub · Sources checked 3 October 2026
AVT Drops at a glance
What it is
An oral vitamin A suspension; vitamin A is a nutrient, not a vaccine.
Displayed pack
The catalogue photograph shows a 4 ml AVT Drops pack from Lead Care International.
Front-label wording
“Vitamin A 50,000 IU Suspension.” Verify the complete composition panel for IU per ml.
Age and need
Ask the clinician to review the child’s age, diet and supplementation record.
Amount and frequency
Use the prescribed IU and measured ml. A drop count cannot be inferred from a front label.
Booking
Check the live catalogue and PIN-based service availability with VacciHub.
Product details above come from VacciHub’s actual pack photograph. A complete manufacturer leaflet and back-label concentration have not yet been recorded.
Vitamin A drops uses and scientific benefits
Vitamin A supports normal vision, immune function and growth. It is involved in the retina’s response to light and the maintenance of the eye’s surface and other tissues. These physiological roles do not mean extra vitamin A improves eyesight or prevents infections in every well-nourished child.
NIH: vitamin A functions and nutrition
Preventing vitamin A deficiency
WHO recommends high-dose supplementation for children aged 6–59 months in settings where vitamin A deficiency is a public-health problem. This is a targeted public-health intervention, alongside nutrition and health care.
WHO: supplementation in children 6–59 months
Vitamin A deficiency and eye symptoms
Deficiency can cause difficulty seeing in dim light and eye-surface damage. New vision problems, an abnormal eye surface or a child who seems unwell require clinical assessment; buying drops is not a substitute for diagnosis.
Vitamin A during measles treatment
Clinicians may use vitamin A as supportive care for diagnosed childhood measles. This treatment has a separate age-based regimen. Vitamin A does not prevent measles and does not replace MR or MMR vaccination.
Vitamin A drops for infants, babies, toddlers and kids
“Infant” covers a wide age range. A recommendation for a 9-month-old baby cannot automatically be applied to a newborn, a younger infant or an older child.
| Age group | Guidance to discuss |
|---|---|
| Newborns: first 28 days | WHO does not recommend routine neonatal supplementation as a public-health measure to reduce illness and mortality. |
| Infants aged 1–5 months | WHO also does not recommend routine supplementation for that public-health purpose in this age group. |
| 6–8 months | WHO’s 6–59-month guidance applies in deficiency-affected settings. India’s routine preventive programme begins at 9 months. |
| 9 months to 5 years | Review the Indian programme schedule, prior doses and the actual product label with the care team. |
| Children older than 5 years | Do not extend the under-five high-dose schedule automatically. Discuss dietary intake and any diagnosed deficiency. |
Vitamin A supplementation schedule in India
India’s NHM guidance describes nine preventive doses up to age 5. The schedule below refers to the national programme; it is not a personalised AVT prescription.
| Programme contact | Vitamin A amount | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| First dose | 100,000 IU (1 lakh IU) | 9 months, at the relevant immunisation contact |
| Second dose | 200,000 IU (2 lakh IU) | 16–18 months in NHM’s 2023 IMNCI module |
| Third to ninth doses | 200,000 IU at each scheduled contact | 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54 and 60 months |
NHM: IMNCI Medical Officer module, 2023, prophylactic vitamin A section
Programme volume is not product volume
Different oral preparations can have different concentrations. A programme’s ml instruction must not be copied onto AVT Drops without verifying IU per ml. Have the clinician record the actual amount and date.
Bring the child’s health card, including doses received at government facilities or campaigns. The care team should reconcile missed or uncertain records before another administration.
AVT Drops dosage: IU, ml and drop counts
The correct AVT Drops dosage depends on the indication, age, complete label, prior supplementation and the prescriber’s instructions. The visible front label alone does not establish the concentration basis. This page therefore does not give a guessed ml or drops-per-dose instruction.
How to give vitamin A oral drops safely
- Ask the clinician to specify both the required IU and the corresponding measured ml for the supplied product.
- Use the designated measuring device; check its markings with the pharmacist.
- Follow the pack’s preparation and administration instructions, including any shaking requirement.
- Ask about feeding instructions for that formulation and what to do if the child spits out or vomits a dose.
- Record the date and amount. Do not automatically repeat, double or give an extra dose after a missed appointment.
MedlinePlus: following vitamin A instructions and precautions
Daily intake and periodic supplementation are different
Dietary requirements, a periodic prevention programme and treatment of a diagnosed deficiency are different clinical contexts. The high-dose programme table is not a daily-use instruction. AVT Drops are also different from vitamin D drops and combination multivitamin drops.
Vitamin A drops side effects, precautions and overdose
Vitamin A is fat-soluble and excess amounts can accumulate. Too much may cause nausea, severe headache, blurred vision or unusual drowsiness; repeated excess can harm the liver and other tissues.
Discuss all medicines and supplements before use, particularly products that already contain vitamin A. Do not combine AVT with another vitamin A product, cod-liver oil or multivitamins without checking the total intake with the clinician.
If an excessive amount may have been given, seek urgent medical advice and bring the bottle. A child who is hard to wake, has breathing difficulty or has a seizure needs emergency care.
NIH: risks of excessive vitamin A · MedlinePlus: medicine safety
Storage and after-opening use
Follow the supplied pack’s storage and after-opening instructions. Keep the bottle out of children’s reach, check expiry and ask the pharmacist how long an opened bottle may be used. Do not assume it has the same storage requirements as a vaccine.
Vitamin A-rich foods for children
Age-appropriate foods can include orange and yellow vegetables, dark green leafy vegetables, eggs and dairy where suitable. These provide different forms of vitamin A. Feeding advice should account for the child’s age, allergies and diet; supplementation does not replace balanced nutrition.
AVT Drops price and availability at VacciHub
Current catalogue charge: check the booking catalogue. The price card reads the active AVT Drops entry, so admin price changes appear here automatically.
Confirm the supplied pack, what the listed charge includes, stock and any consultation or home-visit fee. An enquiry does not confirm that supplementation is appropriate or that an appointment is available.
AVT Drops enquiries in Delhi NCR
Ask VacciHub about vitamin A supplementation appointments in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad. Service availability and charges depend on your PIN code and clinical review.
How does AVT Drops booking work?
Review the charge
Add a booking unit to cart. Quantity is not a dosage recommendation.
Check your PIN code
Use the existing booking process to check the service arrangement and fees.
Confirm the care plan
Review previous vitamin A doses and the supplied product with the clinician.
Vitamin A drops for children: frequently asked questions
What are AVT Drops used for?
AVT Drops are an oral vitamin A product. A clinician may recommend vitamin A for supplementation or a diagnosed deficiency. The reason, amount and frequency should be confirmed for the individual child.
Can infants or babies receive vitamin A drops?
Age and clinical need matter. India’s preventive programme starts at 9 months. WHO guidance for deficiency-affected settings covers ages 6–59 months. Neither is permission to give an AVT dose without checking the label and prior doses.
Are vitamin A drops suitable for newborns?
Do not start AVT Drops routinely for a newborn. WHO does not recommend neonatal vitamin A supplementation as a public-health intervention to reduce illness and mortality. A diagnosed condition may require a separate specialist plan.
What is the vitamin A dose for a 9-month-old baby in India?
India’s preventive programme uses 100,000 IU at 9 months. This is programme guidance, not an AVT volume or drop-count prescription. The clinician must verify the bottle’s IU per ml and previous supplementation.
How often should a 1-, 2-, 3- or 4-year-old child receive vitamin A?
India’s programme schedules periodic supplementation up to age 5. The child’s recorded last dose and current health determine the next appointment. It is not a daily high-dose regimen.
How many AVT Drops should I give my child?
Use the amount prescribed in IU and ml after the concentration is checked. A front label saying 50,000 IU is insufficient to establish IU per drop. Do not use a household spoon or guess a drop count.
Are AVT Drops the same as vitamin D or multivitamin drops?
No. Vitamin A and vitamin D are different nutrients. Multivitamin drops contain a combination of ingredients; check for overlapping vitamin A before combining products.
Is vitamin A a vaccine, or a substitute for the MR or MMR vaccine?
No. Vitamin A is a nutrient supplement. It can be provided during health or immunisation visits, but does not replace the MR or MMR vaccine.
Can vitamin A drops prevent measles?
Vitamin A does not prevent measles. Clinicians may use it in supportive management of diagnosed measles, using a separate treatment regimen. Measles vaccination remains essential.
What if my child already received vitamin A at a vaccination visit?
Show the dated record to the clinician before another dose. Include supplements, fortified feeds and medicines when discussing the plan; avoid duplicating a recent high-dose administration.
What are the side effects of vitamin A drops?
Excess vitamin A can be harmful. Vomiting, severe headache, unusual drowsiness or other concerning symptoms after a dose require prompt medical advice. Suspected overdose needs urgent assessment.
What should I do after a missed vitamin A dose?
Contact the clinic with the last recorded dose and the child’s age. Do not double a dose or combine bottles to catch up.
How should AVT Drops be stored?
Follow the actual pack’s temperature, light-protection and after-opening instructions. Keep it out of children’s reach, use the correct measuring device and check expiry before use.
What is the AVT Drops price at VacciHub?
The live price card uses VacciHub’s current AVT Drops catalogue entry. Confirm what the listed charge includes, pack availability and any consultation or home-visit fee before booking.
Can I enquire about AVT Drops in Delhi NCR?
VacciHub accepts enquiries for Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad. Availability and service charges depend on the PIN code and clinical assessment.
Ask VacciHub about AVT Drops
Enquire about availability, full charges and an appointment. The clinician will review whether vitamin A supplementation is appropriate.
Scientific sources and product verification
This page gives general information. A paediatric clinician should confirm individual need, product strength and administration. A named clinical reviewer has not yet been recorded.
- WHO: vitamin A supplementation, ages 6–59 months
- WHO: neonatal supplementation
- WHO: infants aged 1–5 months
- NHM: 2023 IMNCI Medical Officer module, programme schedule
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: vitamin A
- CDC: measles treatment and vitamin A
- MedlinePlus: vitamin A medicine information
The pack image verifies the brand, 4 ml pack and front-label wording. It does not establish IU per ml, excipients or a full manufacturer-approved dosage instruction.