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Done blood test Vitamin D 16
My vitamin D is 16 so which d3 and k2 capsule should I take and for how much time...plz suggest vitamin d medicine and should suggest k2 also
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Since you have vit D deficiency take vit D3 60 k iu weekly once for 2 months and later check vit d levels and if low continue 60 k iu monthly once for 6 months
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You can use vitD and k2 preparations by Himalaya company if maintenance dose is required
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As you Mention Vitamin D is 16 is considered as Moderate to Severe Vitamin D deficiency.....
Treatment......
CALCIROL SACHET 60000 IU (Cholecalciferol-D3)
1 SACHET/ week with milk for 12 weeks
Then go for Repeat check for Vitamin D
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Your Vitamin D level is 16 ng/mL, which indicates vitamin D deficiency. I would suggest Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) 60,000 IU once weekly for 8 weeks, preferably after a meal. After completing 8 weeks, switch to a maintenance dose of 1,000–2,000 IU daily (or equivalent weekly dosing).
Vitamin K2 is not routinely required along with vitamin D for correction of vitamin D deficiency. It can be considered in selected patients, but there is insufficient evidence to recommend routine K2 supplementation for everyone.
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Repeat 25-OH Vitamin D after ~8–12 weeks and adjust the maintenance dose according to the result.
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Vitamin D of 16 ng/ml is deficiency and does need correction, but it is a plain D3 job - K2 is not required for this. K2 is marketing in most D3+K2 combinations; it matters only in specific bone/vascular situations, not for simple deficiency.
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Standard correction: Cholecalciferol 60,000 IU sachet once a week for 8 weeks (take with a meal, works better than empty stomach), then 60,000 IU once a month to maintain. Add calcium-rich diet and 20 minutes of sunlight. Recheck vitamin D after 3 months. Since you also have acidity, take the sachet after food. Confirm the dose with your physician - you can consult me on Practo or at Synergy Multispeciality Hospital, Miraj.
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Your vitamin D level of 16 does need correction, but the exact capsule strength and how long you take it should come from whoever ordered your test.
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Ask that doctor for a proper repletion plan, and get your vitamin K2 checked before adding a supplement for it. Please don't lock into a fixed weekly dose on your own without a follow-up test planned.
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Take vitamin d3 60k once week for 8 week
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