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2020-08-31 17:15:06
Hello Dr. In this pandemic situation where we are lockdown inside our homes, so to compensate difficiency of vitamin D which tablet should we start taking ?? And this will be same for different age groups ?? Please advise. Thanks in advance 🙏
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Vitamin D3 60000 iu weekly for 2month Then monthly

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If deficiency is proven then, dose for adults is vit D3 60k once a week for 6-8weeks .

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For adults, you can start vitamin D3 60000 IU once a week for 2 months or 1000 IU daily

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