CanPrev Vitamin D3 Drops 400IU - Kids Essentials | 15mL
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| Serving | 1 drop per day (children 0 years and older) |
| Licensed Natural Health Product | NPN 80056306 |
| Quality Standards | Made in Canada |
| Country | Made in Canada  |
About this item
- PRECISE DAILY DOSING FOR KIDS: Each drop delivers a reliable 400 IU (10mcg) of vitamin D3, formulated specifically for children from birth, for simple, consistent daily supplementation.
- SUPPORTS CALCIUM ABSORPTION, BONES & TEETH: Helps in the absorption and use of calcium, and helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth.
- GENTLE ORGANIC COCONUT OIL BASE: Suspended in an organic coconut oil (MCT) base for gentle, easy absorption of this fat-soluble vitamin.
- EASY LIQUID FORMAT, NO PILLS TO SWALLOW: A simple liquid drop that can be given directly or mixed into food or a drink - no pills or chewables for little ones to manage.
- A FULL 450-DAY SUPPLY: One 15ml bottle provides 450 drops - about a 450-day supply at the label's dose of 1 drop per day.
- GLUTEN-FREE, DAIRY-FREE FORMULA: Free of gluten, dairy, wheat, yeast, sugar, and artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. Contains soy (from d-alpha tocopherol).
Product Description
Vitamin D3 Drops for Kids, 400IU - Organic Coconut Oil Base
CanPrev Vitamin D3 Drops for Kids delivers 400 IU (10mcg) of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) in every drop, suspended in an organic coconut oil (MCT) base for gentle absorption of this fat-soluble vitamin. Formulated specifically for infants and children (0 years and older). Helps in the absorption and use of calcium, and helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth. Gluten-free and dairy-free; contains soy. Licensed Natural Health Product, NPN 80056306. Licensed Natural Health Product NPN 80056306.
CanPrev Gouttes de Vitamine D3 pour Enfants offre 400 UI (10 mcg) de vitamine D3 (cholécalciférol) par goutte, en suspension dans une base d'huile de noix de coco (TCM) pour une absorption en douceur de cette vitamine liposoluble. Formulé spécifiquement pour les nourrissons et les enfants (0 an et plus). Aide à l'absorption et à l'utilisation du calcium, et aide au développement et au maintien des os et des dents. Sans gluten ni produits laitiers; contient du soya. Produit de santé naturel homologué, NPN 80056306.
One Drop, Precisely Dosed for Growing Kids
400 IU (10mcg) Vitamin D3 per Drop - Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Made in Canada
Formulated for Infants & Children
Dosed at 400 IU per drop specifically for kids from birth, not an adult formula divided down - simple, precise daily dosing for growing bodies.
A Full 450-Day Supply
450 drops per 15ml bottle at the label's dose of 1 drop per day - over a year of daily support from one bottle.
What Vitamin D3 Drops for Kids Supports
Vitamin D is one of the most widely studied nutrients for children's bone and calcium health. Here's what CanPrev Vitamin D3 Drops for Kids is formulated to support, based on its Health Canada-authorized uses.
Calcium Absorption & Utilization
Helps in the absorption and use of calcium.
Bone Development & Maintenance
Helps in the development and maintenance of bones.
Tooth Development & Maintenance
Helps in the development and maintenance of teeth.
Gentle Organic Coconut Oil Base
Suspended in an organic coconut oil (MCT) base, a natural, stable carrier that supports absorption of fat-soluble nutrients like vitamin D.
CanPrev Vitamin D3 Drops Kids 400IU: Supplement Facts
Medicinal Ingredients (1 Drop)
- Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) per drop400 IU (10mcg)
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Non-medicinal ingredients: Medium chain triglycerides (from coconut), d-alpha tocopherol (soy). Contains soy.
Recommended Use or Purpose: Helps in the absorption and use of calcium. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones. Helps in the development and maintenance of teeth.
Recommended Dose (Children, 0 years and older): Take 1 drop per day, or as directed by a health care practitioner. Shake well before use.
Cautions and Warnings: Contains soy (from d-alpha tocopherol). Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if the safety seal is broken. As with any natural health product, consult a health care practitioner prior to use if your child has a medical condition, is taking medication, or if symptoms persist or worsen.
Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than shown on our website. Always read labels, warnings and directions before using or consuming a product. Formulated and made in Canada for CanPrev Natural Health Products Ltd., 70 North Wind Place, Toronto, ON, Canada M1S 3R5. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca; purchases are completed on Amazon.
Ingrédients médicinaux (1 goutte)
- Vitamine D3 (cholécalciférol) par goutte400 IU (10mcg)
Ingrédients non médicinaux : Ingrédients non médicinaux : Triglycérides à chaîne moyenne (de noix de coco), d-alpha-tocophérol (soya). Contient du soya.
Usage ou fins recommandés : Aide à l'absorption et à l'utilisation du calcium. Aide au développement et au maintien des os. Aide au développement et au maintien des dents.
Posologie recommandée (enfants, 0 an et plus) : Prendre 1 goutte par jour, ou selon les directives d'un praticien de soins de santé. Bien agiter avant usage.
Mises en garde et avertissements : Contient du soya (provenant du d-alpha-tocophérol). Tenir hors de la portée des enfants. Ne pas utiliser si le sceau de sécurité est brisé. Comme pour tout produit de santé naturel, consultez un praticien de soins de santé avant l'usage si votre enfant a un problème de santé, prend des médicaments, ou si les symptômes persistent ou s'aggravent.
NPN 80056306
Give your child's growing bones daily vitamin D3 support
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Get it on Amazon.caWhy CanPrev Vitamin D3 Drops for Kids
400 IU of vitamin D3 in a gentle organic coconut oil base, formulated specifically for kids - premium CanPrev quality.
Formulated for kids, from birth
A single, precise 400 IU (10mcg) drop dosed for infants and children (0 years and older), not an adult formula diluted down.
Organic coconut oil base
Suspended in an organic coconut oil (MCT) base to support gentle absorption of this fat-soluble vitamin.
A full 450-day supply
450 drops per 15ml bottle at the label's dose of 1 drop per day.
Trusted Canadian brand
CanPrev - a licensed Natural Health Product, NPN 80056306, formulated and made in Canada.
Inside every drop
400 IU (10mcg) of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) in a gentle organic coconut oil (MCT) base, formulated specifically for infants and children from birth.
How to use it
Shake well before use
Shake the bottle well, then dispense directly into your child's mouth using the dropper, or mix into food or a drink.
Give 1 drop per day
Children (0 years and older): take 1 drop per day, or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Give consistently, at the same time each day
For steady daily vitamin D3 support, give the dose at a consistent time each day.
Store safely, check the seal
Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if the safety seal is broken.
What the research says about Vitamin D3
Educational summaries of published research on Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) generally, with an emphasis on infant and pediatric research - these are not product-specific claims. CanPrev Vitamin D3 Drops for Kids' own claims are the authorized uses under NPN 80056306: helping in the absorption and use of calcium, and helping in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth.
Vitamin D3 must be activated in the liver and kidney before it can help the body absorb calcium
A physiology overview describes how vitamin D3 is metabolized in the liver and kidney into its active hormonal form, which then acts through a nuclear receptor to stimulate calcium and phosphate absorption in the intestine and calcium mobilization in bone.
ReviewIntestinal calcium absorption relies on both passive and vitamin D-dependent transport routes
A review of intestinal calcium absorption describes a paracellular (passive) pathway and a transcellular pathway involving specific calcium channels and transport proteins, with the transcellular route being the more vitamin D-dependent of the two.
ReviewCalcium and phosphate balance is maintained through coordinated intestinal, kidney and bone regulation
A review of calcium and phosphate homeostasis describes how the intestine, kidneys and skeleton work together under hormonal control - including the vitamin D-activating enzyme pathway - to keep calcium and phosphate levels within a healthy range.
ReviewA Canadian RCT found the standard 400 IU daily dose supported healthy bone mass in vitamin D-insufficient infants
A randomized trial of Montreal infants born with low vitamin D status found no bone-mass advantage from a higher 1000 IU daily dose over the standard 400 IU daily dose through the first year of life, supporting 400 IU per day as an adequate standard dose for breastfed infants.
Randomized trialA longer-term follow-up of the same infants found a higher dose was linked to greater lean mass and length by 24 months - an honest disclosed nuance
A post-trial follow-up of the same Montreal infant cohort found the 1000 IU/day group had significantly greater whole-body lean mass, bone mineral content, weight and length at 24 months than the 400 IU/day group, though vitamin D blood levels and fat mass did not differ - the researchers note confirmation in new trials is needed.
Follow-up cohort studyVitamin D deficiency is linked to bone loss, mineralization defects and muscle weakness that can raise fracture risk
A review of vitamin D's skeletal effects describes how deficiency drives secondary hyperparathyroidism and bone loss, can lead to mineralization defects and osteomalacia over the long term, and contributes to muscle weakness that raises the risk of falls and fractures.
ReviewFunctional vitamin D deficiency at birth predicted enamel defects in a developmental study
A Bayesian modeling study of mother-child pairs found functional vitamin D deficiency in the mother or child was a significant predictor of enamel opacity defects in primary teeth, alongside gestational age and maternal calcium/phosphorus levels.
Cohort studyLow vitamin D levels in mothers and children were linked to higher childhood caries risk in a birth cohort
In a birth cohort study of 188 children, low vitamin D levels (under 20 ng/mL) in either the mother during pregnancy or the child at age 8 roughly tripled the risk of dental caries, though incorrect brushing technique and regular sugar intake remained the main identified factors overall.
Cohort studyA meta-analysis found one vitamin D receptor gene variant, not vitamin D level itself, was linked to caries risk in children
A systematic review and meta-analysis of nine studies examining vitamin D receptor gene variants found no association between most variants and childhood dental caries risk, except for one specific polymorphism where a particular allele appeared to have a protective role - an honest nuance showing genetics, not just vitamin D status, can play a role.
Systematic review & meta-analysisA landmark individual-participant meta-analysis found vitamin D reduced acute respiratory infection risk overall
A meta-analysis of individual data from 25 randomized trials (10,933 participants of all ages) found vitamin D supplementation reduced the risk of acute respiratory tract infection overall, with the strongest protection in people who were very deficient at baseline and in those taking daily or weekly (rather than large bolus) doses.
Meta-analysisA Danish RCT in 6-8 year olds found daily vitamin D meant fewer sick days from respiratory infection
A randomized, double-blind trial in 189 healthy 6-8-year-old children in Copenhagen found those given daily vitamin D (20mcg) during an extended winter had 17% fewer sick days and 43% fewer fever days from acute respiratory infection than those given a placebo.
Randomized trialAn updated meta-analysis found protection was strongest at daily doses in the 400-1000 IU range, in children aged 1-16
An updated meta-analysis of 46 randomized trials (48,488 participants) found a modest overall reduction in acute respiratory infection risk, with protective effects concentrated in daily dosing of 400-1000 IU per day for up to 12 months, and specifically among participants aged 1.00-15.99 years at enrolment - with no difference in serious adverse events versus placebo.
Meta-analysisA national Canadian survey found roughly 1 in 4 breastfed infants isn't getting daily vitamin D as recommended
A Health Canada analysis of national survey data (2015-2018) found 87% of Canadian parents gave their breastfed infant a vitamin D supplement, but only 83% of those did so daily as recommended - meaning roughly 27% of all breastfed infants were not adherent to daily supplementation, with adherence declining further past 12 months of age.
Cross-sectional surveyCanada's paediatric society notes vitamin D deficiency rickets is still diagnosed in infants today
A Canadian Paediatric Society position statement notes that vitamin D deficiency rickets and other severe manifestations, including cardiomyopathy and hypocalcemic seizures, continue to be diagnosed in Canada, disproportionately among breastfed infants in northern communities, and recommends a vitamin D deficiency risk assessment for every maternal-infant pair.
Position statementVancouver study: most unsupplemented Canadian toddlers had inadequate vitamin D intake
A study of toddlers in Vancouver (49 degrees N) found 92-96% of those not taking a vitamin D supplement had inadequate vitamin D intake, compared with 19-34% of those who were supplemented, with low vitamin D status also more common in winter months.
Cohort studyA systematic review found vitamin D in an oil vehicle produced a greater rise in vitamin D levels than powder or ethanol
A systematic review of vehicle substances found vitamin D formulated in an oil vehicle produced a greater serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D response than the same vitamin D dose given in a powder or ethanol-based vehicle in healthy subjects.
Systematic reviewA structured medium-chain-triglyceride lipid carrier significantly increased vitamin D bioavailability
A combined lab and animal study found a structured medium- and long-chain triacylglycerol carrier increased vitamin D's capacity to be incorporated into mixed micelles during digestion and significantly increased vitamin D delivery in vivo, compared with a simple physical mixture of the same fatty acids.
Laboratory/animal studyTaking vitamin D with the day's largest meal raised blood levels by about 50%
In a cohort of patients not responding well to vitamin D treatment, instructing them to take their usual vitamin D dose with the largest meal of the day raised average serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels by 56.7% over 2-3 months, across a wide range of vitamin D doses.
Cohort studyA classic review made the case that vitamin D3 is more potent than vitamin D2
A widely cited review concluded that vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is more effective than vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) at raising serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D in humans and other primates, citing differences in metabolism, protein binding and shelf life, and argued D2 should no longer be treated as an equivalent supplement form.
ReviewA systematic review found daily infant dosing remains the best-supported regimen, with alternatives still unproven
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 28 trials found maternal postpartum or infant intermittent vitamin D dosing are plausible substitutes for the standard daily 400 IU infant regimen, but concluded evidence remains too weak to support changing away from routine daily direct-to-infant dosing.
Systematic review & meta-analysisIrish preschoolers using a vitamin D supplement had the highest intakes, without approaching unsafe levels
A national dietary survey of Irish children aged 1-4 found those using a vitamin D supplement had the highest vitamin D intakes of any group, and that supplement and fortified-food use did not put children at risk of exceeding the tolerable upper intake level.
Cross-sectional surveyEuropean food-safety regulators confirm this product's 400 IU dose sits well within the safe upper limit for infants
A European Food Safety Authority expert panel review set the tolerable upper intake level for vitamin D at 25mcg (1000 IU) per day for infants up to 6 months and 35mcg (1400 IU) per day for infants 6-12 months, concluding a serum level of 200 nmol/L or below is unlikely to pose a health risk - this product's 10mcg (400 IU) per drop is well within both limits.
Expert panel reviewA real toxicity case occurred only after a labelling error gave an infant far more than the intended dose
A case report describes a 4-month-old breastfed infant given a liquid vitamin D3 supplement whose actual potency (6000 IU/drop) was three times higher than its label stated (2000 IU/drop), resulting in about 50,000 IU per day for two months and severe hypercalcemia - underscoring why accurate labelling and dosing matter most for infant liquid drops.
Case reportA rare hypercalcemia case in an infant came from routine-dose supplementation combined with tuberculosis, not from overdose - an honest disclosed nuance
A case report describes an infant with tubercular meningitis who developed hypercalcemia 12 days after starting routine-dose vitamin D and calcium supplementation, caused by the infant's own granulomatous tuberculosis tissue overproducing active vitamin D - a reminder that calcium levels warrant monitoring in children with certain underlying conditions, not evidence against normal dosing.
Case reportFrequently asked questions
What is CanPrev Vitamin D3 Drops for Kids and what does it do?
It's a liquid supplement providing 400 IU (10mcg) of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) per drop, in an organic coconut oil base, formulated for infants and children. It helps in the absorption and use of calcium, and helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth.
How many drops do I give my child?
Children 0 years and older: give 1 drop per day, or as directed by a health care practitioner. Shake well before use.
What age can this be used from?
The label's recommended dose is for children 0 years (from birth) and older. As with any supplement given to an infant, consult your child's health care practitioner if you have questions specific to your child.
Why is it suspended in organic coconut oil?
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. An organic coconut oil (medium chain triglyceride) base is a natural, stable carrier that can support absorption of fat-soluble nutrients like vitamin D, compared with a dry tablet form.
Does it contain any allergens?
Yes - it contains soy, from the d-alpha tocopherol ingredient. It does not contain gluten, dairy, wheat, yeast, sugar, or artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
Is it easy to give to a baby or young child?
Yes - the liquid drop format can be given directly by dropper into your child's mouth, or mixed into food, formula, or a drink, with no pills to swallow.
Who should not use it?
Do not use if the safety seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children beyond the intended dose. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if your child has a medical condition, is taking medication, or if symptoms persist or worsen.
How long does one bottle last?
Each 15ml bottle provides 450 drops - approximately a 450-day supply at the label's dose of 1 drop per day.
Where is it made?
CanPrev Vitamin D3 Drops for Kids is formulated and made in Canada for CanPrev Natural Health Products Ltd. (Toronto, ON, Canada), and is a licensed Natural Health Product under NPN 80056306.
Where do I buy it?
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Give your child's growing bones daily vitamin D3 support
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Get it on Amazon.caNatural Health Product NPN 80056306. Helps in the absorption and use of calcium. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones. Helps in the development and maintenance of teeth. Contains soy (from d-alpha tocopherol). The research summaries below concern the ingredient Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) generally, and are educational - they are not claims about this finished product. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if symptoms persist or worsen. Do not use if the safety seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children. Read and follow the label. Results may vary.
Important information
Safety Information
Cautions and Warnings: Contains soy (from d-alpha tocopherol). Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if the safety seal is broken. As with any natural health product, consult a health care practitioner prior to use if your child has a medical condition, is taking medication, or if symptoms persist or worsen.
Indications
Recommended Use or Purpose: Helps in the absorption and use of calcium. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones. Helps in the development and maintenance of teeth.
Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients (1 Drop): Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) 400 IU, equivalent to 10mcg. Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Medium chain triglycerides (from coconut), d-alpha tocopherol (soy). Allergens: soy. Gluten-free; no dairy, wheat, yeast, sugar, or artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. NMIs are subject to change - always read and follow the label for accurate ingredients, cautions and allergen information.
Directions
Recommended Dose (Children, 0 years and older): Take 1 drop per day, or as directed by a health care practitioner. Shake well before use.
Legal Disclaimer
Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than shown on our website. Always read labels, warnings and directions before using or consuming a product. Formulated and made in Canada for CanPrev Natural Health Products Ltd., 70 North Wind Place, Toronto, ON, Canada M1S 3R5. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca; purchases are completed on Amazon.