Vitamin D deficiency, vitamin D insufficiency

Active Ingredient: Vitamin D3

Indication for Vitamin D3

Population group: only adolescents (12 years - 18 years old) , adults (18 years old or older)

For the prevention and treatment of vitamin D deficiency.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

800-3,200 IU in 2 divided doses daily

Route of admnistration

Oral

Defined daily dose

800 - 3,200 [iU]

Dosage regimen

From 400 To 1,600 [iU] 2 time(s) per day every day

Detailed description

For Vitamin D deficiency in adults and the elderly (serum levels <25 nmol/l (<10 ng/ml)), 1-4 capsules (800-3,200 IU) daily for up to 12 weeks dependent upon the severity of the disease and the patient’s response to treatment.

For Vitamin D insufficiency in adults and the elderly (serum levels 25–50 nmol/l (10-20 ng/mL)), long term maintenance therapy following treatment of deficiency in adults and the elderly and prevention of vitamin D deficiency, 800-1,600 IU daily.

Vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency in children over 12 years – 800 IU daily depending on the severity of the disease and the patient’s response to treatment. Should only be given under medical supervision.

Active ingredient

Vitamin D3

In its biologically active form vitamin D3 stimulates intestinal calcium absorption, incorporation of calcium into the osteoid, and release of calcium from bone tissue. In the small intestine it promotes rapid and delayed calcium uptake. The passive and active transport of phosphate is also stimulated.

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