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Vitamin D Dosage
My vitamin D level was around 18 4 weeks ago
I have been taking cholecalciferol capsules bi weekly for last 4 weeks. How should I continue the dosage now?
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After 4 weeks of bi-weekly cholecalciferol supplementation from a starting level of 18, you've likely completed the loading phase. The standard approach is to recheck Vitamin D levels after 8-12 weeks of treatment to see where you stand. If levels are now in the sufficient range (above 30), you can shift to a maintenance dose of once weekly or once monthly. Without a recheck, it's hard to know exactly where your levels are now.
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Get your Vitamin D level rechecked now (after 4 weeks of treatment), then consult your doctor to decide whether to continue the same dose, reduce to a maintenance dose, or switch to a monthly regimen. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.
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Stop Cholecalciferol capsules and get your vitamin D level checked.
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Twice a week vitamin d is not usually prescribed, ideally should be taken once a week for atleast 8 weeks , followed by once a month for another 6 months
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Cholecalciferol capsule once /week x 6 weeks followed by once/month 6 month
Also take Adequate calcium intake from diet or supplements
Recheck Vit D 25 OH, after 4-8 weeks start of the treatment
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Based on this, you have an initial clinically deficient Vitamin D status. While your bi-weekly approach has introduced a steady amount of the nutrient, a standard protocol requires a structured alignment to completely replenish your body's deep bone reserves. However, for a proper diagnosis and to chart out your exact continuation path, we need to clinically cross-reference your upcoming serum values and check for any symptoms of muscle weakness or bone pain.
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Cholecalciferol 60K (60,000 IU) once per week for eight weeks, followed by a maintenance dose of one per month for six months. Taking high-strength capsules twice a week without close medical supervision can rapidly increase accumulation, meaning a structured stabilization of your intake frequency is required to ensure optimal therapeutic efficacy safely.
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Vitamin D correction is safe and effective with proper follow up. After loading doses, shift to maintenance as per standard guidelines
A consultation would help review your progress and tailor the ongoing plan.
Feel free to book one.
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You can Stop vitamin D
For more discussion you can contact me directly on Practo
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