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2016-08-20 06:16:22
Do I need to take vitamin d3 every week or once a month in case of deficiency reported? How long this needs to be taken.
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Once weekly for 8 weeks and further once monthly for maintenance dose

Answered2016-08-20 18:26:31

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One sachet a week for 8 weeks followed by one for month for 6 mnths. If severe defeciency injectable form is preferred..depends on levels and symptoms.

Answered2016-08-20 17:55:36

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How long you have to take will be decided only by present vitamin D3 level in blood.. so first get VitD level done.

Answered2016-08-20 13:38:09

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Depending on the level of D3, physicians recommend the tablet/sachets. I usually go with one Injection which would put all the necessary Vit D3 into the body, it negates the factors like patient reliability and absorption. Send me your report, so I can make recommendation

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