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Indication

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Adult Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Nutritional deficiency
Age: Adults
Dose: Oral – 5-10 mcg
Frequency: once daily
Indication: Treatment of Vitamin D deficiency
Age: Adults
Dose: Capsule – 40000 IU
Frequency: once weekly
Duration: 7 weeks
Note: Followed by maintenance therapy 1000-2000 IU per day.

Child Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Indication: Prevention
Age: Preterm infant
Condition: Identified risk
Dose: Oral Drop – 1-2 drops (200-400 International Units)
Frequency: once daily
Indication: Prevention
Age: 0-1 year
Condition: Identified risk
Dose: Oral Drop – 1-2 drops (200-400 International Units)
Frequency: once daily
Note: The daily dose should not exceed 1000 International Units (5 drops) per day for infants less than 1 year
Administration
  • Can be taken with or without food
  • Take with water
Side Effect

Drug Interaction

Drug NameRisk Factors
Thiazide diuretics (Chlorothiazide, Chlorthalidone, Hydrochlorothiazide, Indapamide, Metolazone), Calcium, Phosphate
Increased risk of hypercalcemia
Carbamazepine, Phenobarbital, Phenytoin, Primidone
May increase vitamin D requirements

Disease Interaction

Disease NameRisk Factors
Diseases Associated With Hypercalcaemia
Can dangerously increase calcium levels

Pregnancy

Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Keep below 30º C temperature, protected from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

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