Recommended Dose Vitamin D- 3747 Questions Answered

Hello Doctors! Can you please prescribe the dose for vitamin D and the time frame/ gap in which it should be taken ? Thank you.

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Dr. Viji Balakrishnan General Physician | Mumbai

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Check if you have vit d defeciency.. then only medicine should be given.. otherwise you should have some symptoms related to that... ... Read More

My vitamin d level is 28 My doctor told me it is insufficient, and advised to take calday-d3 once weekly for 4weeks is it safe to take that dose or do i need to reduce or increase the dose

Asked for Female, 27 Years 366 Views v

Dr. Najeeb T General Practitioner | Malappuram

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My wife was diagnosed with vitamin d deficiency in dec 2022. Her level was 14. After doctor consultation she was taking 60000 IU once a week for 3 months and in april 2023, her vitamin d level was 64. Since then she have not taken any maintenance dose of vitamin D. She is a housewife and not used to getting enough sun exposure. My query is can some

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Asked for Male, 30 Years 522 Views v

Dr. Nandhini General Physician | Dharmapuri

Yes you need to take maintenance dose ... Read More

Can someone suggest a safe vitamin d tablet to be taken as maintenance dose My wife was vitamin d deficient (14) She took aiwo d3 60000IU once a week for 3 months and her level reached 64. She didnt took any maintenance dose and now she have started experiencing both arm weakness again. So can someone suggest a safe vitamin d tablet to be taken as

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Asked for Male, 30 Years 290 Views v

Dr. Wajihun Nazar General Physician | Patna

Yes they should take maintaining doses…Please clear how many doses she had taken. ... Read More

Sir/Madam, Please advise prescription of vitamin D syrup and its doses for my 3 yrs 11 months old daughter. Thanks and regards Rekha Pandey Mother of Krithika Das

Asked for Female, 4 Years 197 Views v

Dr. Anu General Practitioner | Delhi

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My son is a full term baby and weighs more than 8kg. He is on formula milk ENFAMIL stage -1 . For vitamin D, i am giving ULTR D3 of meyer organics (1ml) morning and evening ; and for iron i am giving TASIRON of inzpera (.5ml) three times a day. What dose should I continue as he is going to turn 6 months of age in a week ? How long should I contin

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Asked for Male, 1 Years 189 Views v

Dr. Zeeshan Ali Pediatrician | Srinagar

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Vitamin D 1ml per day x 1 yr age iron, not needed, only if iron deficiency anemia present. Multivitamin drops 1ml twice a day, x. 1 year age paracetamol sos. ... Read More

Hello doctors , My baby is 7 months old . I give her vitamin d 1.5 ml daily . It is 400 iu. Yesterday I bought myer brand vitamin d syrup it is showing 1000 iu/ml Could you guide or advise me how much dose I should give to my baby. Attached pic of syrup .

Asked for Female, 1 Years 213 Views v

Dr. Yugesh Kumar Agrawal Pediatrician | Raipur

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It is (5 ml=1000 IU), so U can give 2 ml per day ... Read More

Hi, my Vitamin D level was initially 15 ng/mL. I completed a of once a week course of 10 week of Drise 60K on February 4th. A follow-up test last month showed my levels have risen to 80 ng/mL. Given this result, should I start a maintenance dose of 60K once a month starting this March? and if yes for how many Month? I've heard 4 months of maintena

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Asked for Male, 26 Years 114 Views v

Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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No need at present ... Read More

My Vitamin D was 5.5 and Vitamin B12 was 152 four months back. I have been taking Uprise D3 60k tablet once a week and Methycobal 500 mcg two tablets(1000 mcg per day) for last 4 months. Vitamin D has increased to 30.3 and vitamin B12 has increased to 276. Question 1: How much dose should I take now?Or should i stop both now? Question 2: Is there

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Asked for Male, 47 Years 366 Views v

Dr. Valli Ponsing General Physician | Chennai

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U can stop the vitamins Continue your regular medicine ... Read More

Hey I took 2 injections of 600k iu vitamin D IM in a gap of 2.5 months. Initially my levels were 18 ng/ml now after 2 weeks of last dose my levels are 69 ng/ml. Calcium is 9.05 mg/dl and potassium 4.34 mmol/L and phosphorus 3.5 mg/dl. I am planning for pregnancy and now I have stopped vitamin D supplements and want to know if I am safe or there

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Asked for Female, 31 Years 130 Views v

Dr. Sailusha Vankayala Obstetrics & Gynecology | Vijayawada

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VIT d levels will stop declining by 1-2 months After that get again vit d levels done and all other levels are normal And you can plan for pregnancy ... Read More

I am facing fatigue and tiredness due to low vitamin D which is 8 and iron levels which is 7.8 and my HB level is 10

Asked for Female, 28 Years 36 Views v

Mr. Rahul Kumar General Physician | Delhi

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Vitamin D 8 ng/mL indicates severe deficiency. Haemoglobin 10 g/dL indicates anaemia, which can contribute to fatigue and weakness. “Iron 7.8” needs clarification—if this is serum fe ... Read More

Hi, I was experiencing some muscle fatigue problems so my gym trainer suggested getting my vitamin levels checked. I did Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D test. B12 result came as 469.5 but Vitamin D result came as 12.5. please can you advise how to fix this issue. Thanks

Asked for Male, 37 Years 32 Views v

Dr. Deepanshu Sharma General Physician | Lucknow

Based on this, a Vitamin D level of 12.5\text{ ng/mL} indicates a significant Vitamin D deficiency (normal levels are typically above 30\text{ ng/mL}). Vitamin D plays a crucial role in calcium absorp ... Read More

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?

Asked for Male, 37 Years 52 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

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Hi Doctor, In the recently conducted vitamin D test ( due to bone and muscle weakness), the level for my wife is 8.6 ng/ML ( 18.9 ng/ML for myself). We visited a doctor and the doctor suggested 2000 IU vitamin D3 daily for both of us. Just a second opinion. Is this the right dose for my wife , as the level is very low.?. Please advise. Thanks.

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Asked for Male, 31 Years 26 Views v

Dr. Lekha Rajeevan General Physician | Ernakulam

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Take vit D 60000 iu weekly once for 8 weeks .After that recheck and take 60 k iu monthly once for 6 months ... Read More

My vitamin d is 8.4ng/ml and b12 is 128pg/ml. Kindly help and suggest . Thank you in advance for your valuable suggestions.

Asked for Male, 38 Years 64 Views v

Ms. Trupti Padhi Dietitian/Nutritionist | Bhubaneswar

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Good afternoon pls connect for dietary improvement which is very much essential. ... Read More

My age is 33(female). Tested my vitamin d levels. Came back 14.9 .what should I do to improve these levels..is this deficiency has anything to do with my period coming for only 2 days now

Asked for Female, 33 Years 38 Views v

Ms. Priyanka Mishra Dietitian/Nutritionist | Gurgaon

For this need to cheq all your blood reports your hormonal ranges also ... Read More

In Jan my vitamin d was 5.5 ng/ml. I have taken 4 injections of Architol 6 lacs IU and 5 tablets of 60000 IU. Yesterday as per recent report my vitamin d is 85 ng/ ml. Kidney and calcium are normal. Is vitamin d too high. My last dose was in Mar 26 and thereafter no vitamin d supplement was consumed. Please suggest

Asked for Female, 37 Years 58 Views v

Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

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Start regular walking Normal exercise It will be in normal limits after 1 month ... Read More

I started feeling fatigue a bit these days and got vitamin and thyroid test done. All levels are fine but Vitamin D is 11.7 very less than minimum (20). What to do?

Asked for Male, 27 Years 81 Views v

Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella General Physician | Hyderabad

Use tayo 60k ... Read More

My daughter is 23 months old. I have not stopped giving her vitamin D and Iron. Should I stop it? Till what age should we give it?

Asked for Female, 33 Years 53 Views v

Dr. Jay Gajjar Pediatrician | Surat

Upto 2 years it is okay Then discontinue ... Read More

I recently did my blood test and found there is iron and vitamin d deficiency. what medication should i start on.

Asked for Female, 37 Years 60 Views v

Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

I'm giving vitamin D 3 drops 1.5 ml (macbrite) and iron drops 1.3 ml (tonoferon) fory 9 months old Doctor changed this quantity suddenly from 1ml of vitamin drops and 0.5ml of iron drops Worried about the dosage.

Asked for Female, 25 Years 54 Views v

Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

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Greetings Vit d (400 iu/ 1 ml) 1ml once a day or 800iu/1ml 0.5ml once a day Tonoferron can be continued ... Read More

I just did a blood test and all reports are normal but I have very low vitamin d around 6 ng/mL. So what should I do. Any suggestions

Asked for Female, 35 Years 110 Views v

Dr. Gaurav Jain General Physician | Ahmedabad

U need medicine and other modifications. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six 86 seven eight 96. ... Read More

My vitamin D level was around 18 4 weeks ago I have been taking cholecalciferol capsules bi weekly for last 4 weeks. How should I continue the dosage now?

Asked for Female, 24 Years 95 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar Gupta General Physician | Greater Noida

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I didn't give my baby vitamin d for first 4 months is there any harm to her or if I start now is ok any precautions need to be taken please guide

Asked for Female, 29 Years 71 Views v

Dr. Venkatesh Badugu Pediatrician | Hyderabad

No issue Atleast start now upto 1 year of age ... Read More

Facing a issue regarding vitamin D deficiency since last 4 years Also took booster capsules but seems doesn't work.

Asked for Male, 43 Years 44 Views v

Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

Vitamin d is below 10 feeling fatigue tired all the tym not able to eat anything .Already taken8 weekly dozes of 60000iu .Do I need to take 6 lakh iu injection

Asked for Female, 45 Years 100 Views v

Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

Is 28 vitamin d considered low for 26 year old male? I've got these weird symptoms like I feel tired. I'm not able to do much activity sometimes, and my body also pains at different points. Had some investigations done all good, but vitamins were missed. - B12 is around 400 and D is around 28 Report says that it is low normal, but I want to know,

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Asked for Male, 25 Years 90 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Dr prescribed vitamin d 60k ui for 12weeks. Now her vitamin d level is normal..Do she need to continue the medicines or not??

Asked for Female, 29 Years 59 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I have low Vitamin D and Vitamin B 12. I am vegetarian. Please do suggest which food source can be added in my diet.

Asked for Male, 38 Years 120 Views v

Dr. AshwathyBaburajan Acupuncturist | Bangalore

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Levels of Vit D and B12 is not mentioned.If it’s too low it needs to be supplemented,as plant source doesn’t have enough D and B12.Once the levels come up then u can shift to ,diet sources -dairy prod ... Read More

I have got a full body check up using blood and urine samples. It shows severe deficiency of Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 along with a lot of parameters outside the reference range, listed in the attached image. What must I do to get it all in the normal range?

Asked for Male, 20 Years 79 Views v

Ms. Vishmitha Dietitian/Nutritionist | Dharmasthala

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Hello Doctors! Can you please prescribe the dose for vitamin D and the time frame/ gap in which it should be taken ? Thank you.

My vitamin d level is 28 My doctor told me it is insufficient, and advised to take calday-d3 once weekly for 4weeks is it safe to take that dose or do i need to reduce or increase the dose

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Sir/Madam, Please advise prescription of vitamin D syrup and its doses for my 3 yrs 11 months old daughter. Thanks and regards Rekha Pandey Mother of Krithika Das

Hello doctors , My baby is 7 months old . I give her vitamin d 1.5 ml daily . It is 400 iu. Yesterday I bought myer brand vitamin d syrup it is showing 1000 iu/ml Could you guide or advise me how much dose I should give to my baby. Attached pic of syrup .

I am facing fatigue and tiredness due to low vitamin D which is 8 and iron levels which is 7.8 and my HB level is 10

Hi, I was experiencing some muscle fatigue problems so my gym trainer suggested getting my vitamin levels checked. I did Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D test. B12 result came as 469.5 but Vitamin D result came as 12.5. please can you advise how to fix this issue. Thanks

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?

My vitamin d is 8.4ng/ml and b12 is 128pg/ml. Kindly help and suggest . Thank you in advance for your valuable suggestions.

My age is 33(female). Tested my vitamin d levels. Came back 14.9 .what should I do to improve these levels..is this deficiency has anything to do with my period coming for only 2 days now

I started feeling fatigue a bit these days and got vitamin and thyroid test done. All levels are fine but Vitamin D is 11.7 very less than minimum (20). What to do?

My daughter is 23 months old. I have not stopped giving her vitamin D and Iron. Should I stop it? Till what age should we give it?

I recently did my blood test and found there is iron and vitamin d deficiency. what medication should i start on.

I'm giving vitamin D 3 drops 1.5 ml (macbrite) and iron drops 1.3 ml (tonoferon) fory 9 months old Doctor changed this quantity suddenly from 1ml of vitamin drops and 0.5ml of iron drops Worried about the dosage.

I just did a blood test and all reports are normal but I have very low vitamin d around 6 ng/mL. So what should I do. Any suggestions

My vitamin D level was around 18 4 weeks ago I have been taking cholecalciferol capsules bi weekly for last 4 weeks. How should I continue the dosage now?

I didn't give my baby vitamin d for first 4 months is there any harm to her or if I start now is ok any precautions need to be taken please guide

Facing a issue regarding vitamin D deficiency since last 4 years Also took booster capsules but seems doesn't work.

Vitamin d is below 10 feeling fatigue tired all the tym not able to eat anything .Already taken8 weekly dozes of 60000iu .Do I need to take 6 lakh iu injection

Dr prescribed vitamin d 60k ui for 12weeks. Now her vitamin d level is normal..Do she need to continue the medicines or not??

I have low Vitamin D and Vitamin B 12. I am vegetarian. Please do suggest which food source can be added in my diet.

I have got a full body check up using blood and urine samples. It shows severe deficiency of Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 along with a lot of parameters outside the reference range, listed in the attached image. What must I do to get it all in the normal range?

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