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I have a very low vitamin d of 8.2 ng/ml. Doctor prescribed D3 must 60k to be taken weekly once, total of 8 doses. In the packaging it says, chewable tablets. But the doctor or the pharmacist didn't say anything so I swallowed. Is it okay to continue swallowing?
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Continue. It's ok
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No worries
Continue medication
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It's ok
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Yes that's totally ok chewable tables when swallowed also gives results
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You can take non Chewable tablets. Capsule UPRISE D3 60K once a weekly. Should not be taken for more than 12 weeks
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It is Ok
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Better if chewable.
If u want one that can be swallowed, take D Rise Capsule 60000 units after a heavy meal once a week for 8 weeks.
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You can but chewing them will be more beneficial...
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No harm if you swallow
But better absorption when chewed
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No harm in swallowing the pill but if u chew it absorption will be better
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Nothing to worry
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Rate and amount of absorption may be low if you swallow instead of chewing
No harm in swallowing the drug
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Chewable tablets for better absorption so chew. It's more BENIFICIAL .
No any problem. No confusion. Ok
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Your vitamin D level of 8.2 ng/ml is significantly low, so the weekly D3 60,000 IU course is the standard first step.
Chewable tablets are formulated mainly for better absorption and ease of use
but swallowing one by mistake is not harmful.
It will still get absorbed, just not as efficiently as intended.
To guide you correctly for the rest of the course, I need to understand:
whether you’re taking it with meals
any acidity/GERD medicines you’re on (they can reduce absorption)
whether you have symptoms like fatigue, bone pain, muscle aches
whether calcium supplementation is needed in your case
your sun-exposure pattern
any digestive issues that may reduce D-absorption
These factors decide how long you should continue and whether we need to correct anything in your routine.
If you want accurate guidance for your case
Vitamin D correction is not just about taking 60k weekly
your absorption, dosing schedule, and correction plan need to be customised after reviewing your routine and existing medications.
You can book a private consultation with me on whatsapp at Nine Three Two Six Zero Two Zero Five Three Six for a proper step-by-step plan so that your levels actually normalise and stay stable long-term.
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Yes, it’s absolutely okay to swallow D3 Must 60k.
Chewable tablets can be swallowed whole if you prefer — they work the same.
Just take one tablet weekly as prescribed.
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as -
-Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life . ....
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Laxmi Koppishetty
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Rajahmundry
Chewing is preferred for better absorption of drug
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Jhansi
Avoid fried a d spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and 3
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