Prevention of vit D deficiencyAdult 25,000 IU mthly as single dose. Childn 1-18 yr 25,000 IU as single dose every 6 wk, 0-1 yr 25,000 IU as single dose every 8 wk. Treatment of vit D deficiency (<25 ng/mL) Adult 50,000 IU wkly as 2-single dose for 6-8 wk, followed by maintenance therapy: 1,400-2,000 IU daily.Childn 0-18 yr 25,000 IU as single dose once every 2 wk for 6 wk, followed by maintenance therapy: 400-1,000 IU daily.
View D-Cure overdosage for action to be taken in the event of an overdose.
Administration
May be taken with or without food: Adult: Content can be emptied directly into the mouth or onto the spoon. Childn: Mix w/ a small amount of food, yogurt, milk, cheese or dairy products. Do not mix w/ milk bottle or container of soft food. For childn who are not breastfed, the prescribed dose should be administered w/ a meal.
Sarcoidosis. Avoid excessive intake of vit D. Patients receiving treatment for CV disease. Concomitant use of Ca supplements. Not to be used in severe renal impairment. Not recommended during pregnancy & lactation.
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