Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Deficiency vitamin D and b12
Hi Team,
I recently got a preventive health checkup done. One major issue is severe Vitamin D deficiency
Report indicates
Vitamin D Total - 25 Hydroxy value to be 10.4 ng/ml
I have bought live60k supplement to take every week. How long is it safe to take this?
Answers (17)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
1 month
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+163
Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
Feel free to consult me for further assistance.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Continue for 8-12 weeks
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
A COMPLETE THERAPY BY WHO
ONCE A WEEK FOR EIGHT WEEKS FOLLOWED BY ONE PER MONTH FOR SIX MONTHS. AFTER BREAKFAST
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
12 weeks
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Take vit D 60k I u weekly once for 2 months.Then recheck .if levels improved 60 k in monthly once for
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Do KFT and after the reports are normal you can take it till 8 weeks followed by maintainance dose.
Health Tips
Do not overdo the dose as it may lead to toxicity.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Himanshu Parmar
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
6 yrs exp
Mandsaur
take for month. and then get a bloodd test after 1 week of completion of 4 doses
Next Steps
serum vitamin D blood test,
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Poornima K R
Internal Medicine
8 yrs exp
Channarayapatna
Below 12 … the deficiency is considered to be severe … recommended to take it weekly once for 8 weeks and then once in a month for atleast 6 months
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Marini Vanitha
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Kakinada
8weeks.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Three months
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do consult for appropriate treatment
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Pallavi Aniram Maraskole
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Delhi
Vitamin D deficiency is very common. Take 60 kIU once a week for 6 weeks and then recheck.
Health Tips
You can increase sun exposure and can make dietary changes as well.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Raghavi
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Chennai
Best source is early morning sunlight. Nothing can match that.
Pls stand or have a workout in morning 5 to 8am sun if possible daily.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Kindly do connect and consult
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.