Kalsidol Dosage/Direction for Use

RECOMMENDED DOSE: Dosage depends on the nature and severity of the patient's hypocalcemia and must be individualized to maintain serum calcium concentrations of 9-10 mg/dL.
During therapy with vitamin D analogs, patients should receive adequate amounts of calcium through management of diet or administration of calcium supplements; however, overdosage of calcium may lead to hypercalcemia. Dosage of vitamin D analogs should be decreased when symptoms improve and before biochemical normality or complete bone healing has occurred because requirements for vitamin D analogs often decrease after bone healing occurs. In patients who become bedridden (especially children), dosage reduction may occasionally be needed to avoid hypercalcemia.
Dietary and Replacement Requirements: Children: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends a minimum daily intake of 400 units of vitamin D in all infants, children, and adolescents.
Adults: Bone maintenance is the primary concern in adults 19-50 years of age. Although data on bone health outcomes related to vitamin D generally are more limited in adults 19-50 years of age, National Academy of Sciences (NAS) recommends an average intake of 400 units (10 mcg) daily of vitamin D and an intake of 600 units (15 mcg) daily to cover the needs of nearly all adults in this age group assuming minimal sun exposure.
Adults older than 70 years of age and an intake of 800 units (20 mcg) daily to cover the needs of nearly all adults in this age group assuming minimal sun exposure.
MODE OF ADMINISTRATION: Oral route.