Hi-Smart Vitamin Dosing Information Not Available in Evidence
I cannot provide a specific dosage recommendation for "Hi-Smart vitamin" for your 11-month-old, 8.5kg patient because this specific product is not mentioned in any of the provided clinical guidelines, drug labels, or research evidence.
What You Need to Do
Consult the product-specific prescribing information or package insert for Hi-Smart vitamin directly, as multivitamin formulations vary significantly in their composition and recommended dosing 1.
General Pediatric Multivitamin Principles for This Age Group
While I cannot dose this specific product, here are the relevant clinical considerations for an 11-month-old infant:
Age-Appropriate Vitamin Requirements
- Vitamin D: Infants up to 12 months require 400 IU/day (or 40-150 IU/kg/day), which for an 8.5kg infant would be 340-1275 IU/day 2
- Vitamin K: Infants up to 12 months on parenteral nutrition should receive 10 μg/kg/day, which would be 85 μg/day for this patient 2
- Vitamin E: The total dose should not exceed 11 mg/day for infants below 11 years 2
Critical Safety Warnings
- Never use adult multivitamin formulations in infants, as they may contain propylene glycol and polysorbate additives that are potentially toxic to this age group 3
- Ensure the product is specifically labeled for pediatric use in this age range 3
When Supplementation May Not Be Needed
- Healthy infants consuming adequate breast milk or formula typically do not require routine multivitamin supplementation beyond vitamin D 3
- Most micronutrient needs are met through appropriate feeding 4
Practical Next Steps
- Contact the manufacturer of Hi-Smart vitamin for official dosing guidelines
- Review the product label for age-specific dosing instructions
- Verify the product contains appropriate vitamins at safe concentrations for an 11-month-old 1
- Assess whether supplementation is actually indicated based on the infant's diet and clinical status 3