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Can dietician prescribe vitamin d inj
My vitamin d is little low in blood and my dietitian is asking me to take vitamin d injection instead of tablets. I want to understand is it legal for a dietitian to prescribe this medicine and should I consult doctor before taking the shot as it's written in the ampule that it's a prescription drug
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U consult ur doctor first.....dietician cant prescribe vitamin d injection or tablets
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Gud morning pls consult directly physician. dietician don't recommend for either vit d tabs or injection at a straight.it's not proper way,try to opt for a healthy food plate with lifestyle modification.
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Ms. Samriddha Dasgupta Sarkar
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No, please contact your physician
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