D3 dosage !

2020-10-25 18:02:20
Dear Sir / Mam , Can we give a dosage of 60000 iu weekly D3 to a 2.25 year old? Please advice ! Regards Rishika
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Hi Rishika, you can give it once a week for 5 weeks if there is vitamin D deficiency or any signs of rickets... Else you can give maintanance doe of vitamin D which is 800iu per day....
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give some sunlight exposure if possible...
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happy to help if u have any more queries..

Answered2020-10-25 18:19:39

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Hi, Rishika, You can give Vit D3 1 sachet a week for 6-8 weeks
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Give diet rich in calcium and vitamins like milk, panner , cheese

Answered2020-10-26 01:36:10

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