Treat complications (e.g. fractures, pain)
Supplemental vitamin D
Initial high-dosage treatment phase: 1,000 IU cholecalciferol per 10 nmol/L required serum increase given daily for 2-3 months
Maintenance: 400 IU daily
Double dosage for premature infants, infants/children with dark pigmentation, children with limited sun exposure, and obese patients
Some populations may require higher dosing (i.e. parathyroid disease, chronic liver disease, renal failure, and malabsorption disorders)
Initial high-dosage treatment phase: 1,000 IU cholecalciferol per 10 nmol/L required serum increase given daily for 2-3 months
Maintenance: 400 IU daily
Double dosage for premature infants, infants/children with dark pigmentation, children with limited sun exposure, and obese patients
Some populations may require higher dosing (i.e. parathyroid disease, chronic liver disease, renal failure, and malabsorption disorders)
Double dosage for premature infants, infants/children with dark pigmentation, children with limited sun exposure, and obese patients
Vitamin D deficiency
Hypocalcemia
Vitamin A toxicity
Hyperparathyroidism
Paget's disease of bone
Hypophosphatemia
Vitamin A deficiency
Malignancy