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Vitamin d deficiency
My mother has gone through routine blood work . She has vitamin d deficiency Can you please suggest tablets or syrup .Thanks
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Uprise d60k once a week for eight weeks followed by one per month for six months after breakfast a complete therapy by WHO.
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Divion 60k for 2 monts (once a week )
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She can take tab cholecalciferol 60,000 units once weekly for 6 weeks.
She should take more of curd, cheese, soya, almonds, mushrooms, eggs, fortified cereals.
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Dietary advise is also required after assessment of the daily diet pattern.
Please consult.
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If your mother (58 yr) has vitamin D deficiency, it’s important to correct it properly because:
• Vitamin D helps bone strength
• It improves muscle function and immunity
• Deficiency can contribute to fatigue and falls
Since she’s 58, supplementation should be structured and effective, not just random low-dose pills. Over-the-counter low doses often don’t correct deficiency.
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Initial Correction (for deficiency)
Standard high-dose regimen used widely:
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol):
➡️ 60,000 IU once weekly for 8–12 weeks
After this, re-check Vitamin D level.
Maintenance (after correction)
➡️ 60,000 IU once monthly
Take the supplement with a meal that has fat (fat improves absorption).
If her calcium is low too, calcium supplement may be added after checking serum calcium.
Also consider:
✔ Check magnesium — low magnesium reduces vitamin D absorption
✔ Encourage sun exposure (15–20 minutes morning)
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✔ Do not take more than recommended dose without doctor supervision
✔ Do not take zinc + iron together with vitamin D supplement (prefer after food)
✔ Take sunlight exposure regularly
✔ Ensure balanced calcium intake (milk, yogurt, leafy greens)
Severe deficiency needs structured correction to avoid complications such as weak bones or falls.
If you share her exact vitamin D value and other lab tests, I can give you an exact regimen tailored for her needs.
Booking an online consultation will allow a personalized plan including dose, duration, and follow-up testing so her levels improve safely and effectively.
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Vitamin d3 60 k ,once a week .
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Sure.i can help you with this. Before that, I would like to know some additional details on how which much is vitamin D level right now? and does she have calcium deficiency also? Kindly share report....
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Kindly consult to get the perfect prescription for her.
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Also tell her to have sun exposure in the early morning 20 mins/day and also ask her to add milk, curd etc to diet.
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T - d3 must 60 k ( once a week for 8 week )
Cap - gemcal xt 0-1-0 for 3 month
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Uprise d3 60k once a week
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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