Table 3.

Treatment Doses of Vitamin D for Nutritional Rickets

AgeDaily Dose for 90 Days, IUSingle Dose, IUMaintenance Daily Dose, IU
<3 mo2000N/A400
3–12 mo200050 000400
>12 mo to 12 y3000–6000150 000600
>12 y6000300 000600
AgeDaily Dose for 90 Days, IUSingle Dose, IUMaintenance Daily Dose, IU
<3 mo2000N/A400
3–12 mo200050 000400
>12 mo to 12 y3000–6000150 000600
>12 y6000300 000600

Abbreviation: N/A, not available. Reassess response to treatment after 3 months as further treatment may be required. Ensure a daily calcium intake of at least 500 mg. For conversion from IU to μg, divide by 40.

Table 3.

Treatment Doses of Vitamin D for Nutritional Rickets

AgeDaily Dose for 90 Days, IUSingle Dose, IUMaintenance Daily Dose, IU
<3 mo2000N/A400
3–12 mo200050 000400
>12 mo to 12 y3000–6000150 000600
>12 y6000300 000600
AgeDaily Dose for 90 Days, IUSingle Dose, IUMaintenance Daily Dose, IU
<3 mo2000N/A400
3–12 mo200050 000400
>12 mo to 12 y3000–6000150 000600
>12 y6000300 000600

Abbreviation: N/A, not available. Reassess response to treatment after 3 months as further treatment may be required. Ensure a daily calcium intake of at least 500 mg. For conversion from IU to μg, divide by 40.

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