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Vitamin d dose in pregnancy

2021-11-22 09:49:57
I m prescribed 60,000 IU Vit D capsule once a week at 8 weeks pregnancy. Is it safe to take weekly this much dose?
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Vit d levels shud be first checked m then medication advised As vit d toxicity is also found So rather than a random prescription Get ur vit f levels checked n take only if insufficiency is found

Answered2021-11-22 10:34:21

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Yes it's very safe n recommended dose

Answered2021-11-22 09:51:40

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Hi Yes, this dose is completely safe in pregnancy

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