Vitamin D deficiency

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Asked for Male, 50 Years

My Vitamin D reading (blood test) came in low at 5. I plan to consult a doctor within 3-4 days. My friends are advising me to take a sachet of Calcirol. Can I wait till I consult a doctor or should I take Calcirol immediately?

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Dr. Akhil Sardesai

General Physician 7 yrs exp Mumbai

Dear patient Your vitamin d is very much on the deficient side. Calcirol sachet is good for vit d insufficiency or maintainance of vit. D. For this low level of 5 you will require injections of vitamin d 6 lac units. Once weekly for 4 weeks followed by calcirol 6,0000units once a week for 12 weeks.

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Dr. Rajesh Jain Consultant Physician 28 yrs exp Jalgaon · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rajesh Jain

Consultant Physician 28 yrs exp Jalgaon

Please Take Calcirol sachets 6 1 per week for 6 wks, with milk Have exposure to mild sunlight daily Take milk regularly Use vit D fortified oils for cooking

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